This study was performed to investigate the leaching and contents characteristics of hazardous wastes from the paint industry. In order to establish a hazardous waste list, samples discharged from paint industry have been analyzed for II regulated heavy metals (i.e., As, Cd, CN, Cr6+ Cu, Hg, T-Cr, and Pb). In more detail, hazardous waste samples from 64 workplaces, e.g. manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings, adhesives, sealants and printing inks processing, have been chosen and analyzed. Result of leaching and contents tests for inorganic metal species in samples shows that the regulated hazardous substances satisfy all the criteria, while quantitative analyses reveal that 4 samples exceeded the regulated level, In conclusion, we expect that the result of this study will help to align the waste catalogue of hazardous waste management in Korea with international legislations, and consequently contribute to reduce environmental pollution as well as health risk by hazardous wastes.