Disposal Sites
The Kern County Public Works Department operates seven (7) recycling & sanitary landfills, seven (7) transfer stations, and one (1) bin site. Residents are not charged a waste disposal fee for ordinary household trash. See specific disposal sites for Residential or Commercial waste disposal fees.
Waste Classification
For proper classification of the waste you bring to the landfill, gate attendants may ask specific questions to better understand what type of waste you are bringing into the site.
All disposal sites are closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Disposal Site Map
Shafter-Wasco Landfill
Amenities:- Landfills
Operating Hours
Sunday -Saturday
8 AM - 4 PM
Sites Are Closed
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sunday
- 4th of July
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
How to Use the Shafter-Wasco Landfill
- Stop at the gatehouse for load check and to be weighed (if necessary)
- Take recyclable materials to the diversion area
- Take items that cannot be recycled to the face of the landfill
- Follow all speed limit signs
- Follow directional arrows
Payment Options
- Cash
- Check
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Or Open a Gate Fee Account prior to disposal
Fees for Acceptable Waste
Shafter-Wasco Gate Fees as seen below in effect July 1, 2024
| Waste Category | Recyclable? | Waste Type | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batteries (Residential Only) |
No | Household Hazardous Waste | No Charge | Use Special Waste Facility |
| Clean Dirt | $5.62/ton | $5.62/ton | ||
| Clean Inerts | Yes | Source Separated Asphalt, Brick & Concrete | $16.85/ton | $16.85/ton |
| Construction & Demolition* | Yes | ex. Asphalt, Brick, Carpet, Concrete, Dirt, Drywall, Fencing, Metal, Packing Material, Pallets, Pipe & Wood | $89.86/ton | $89.86/ton |
| Dead Animal(s) (multiple requiring special handling) | No | $112.33/animal $168.49/ton |
$112.33/animal $168.49/ton |
|
| Electronic Waste (e-waste) | Yes | Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): ex. TVs, Computer Monitors, Devices with a screen | No Charge | No Charge |
| Electronic Waste (e-waste) | Yes | Electronic Devices without a screen: ex. Cell Phones, toaster, microwave oven | (Self-Haul) No Charge |
$13.48 Cars $30.33 Pickups $38.19 Pickup Above Cab $65.15/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Greenwaste* | Yes | Grass Clippings, Tree Trimmings, Plants, Leaves, Brush, Shrubs, Manure, and Other Green Materials | (Self-Haul) No Charge |
$13.48 Cars $30.33 Pickups $38.19 Pickup Above Cab $65.15/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Ordinary Household Trash | No | Appliances, Clothing, Furniture | (Self-Haul) No Charge |
$13.48 Cars $30.33 Pickups $38.19 Pickup Above Cab $65.15/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Paint, Stain, & Varnish | Yes | Old House Paint, Stain & Varnish | No Charge | Use Special Waste Facility |
| Tires | Yes | Light Duty | $3.37/tire | $3.37/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Heavy Duty | $16.85/tire | $16.85/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Oversize | $22.47/tire | $22.47/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Earthmover/Bulk loads | $280.81/ton | $280.81/ton |
| Treated Wood Waste | No | $89.86/ton | $89.86/ton | |
| Travel Trailers | $561.63 each | $561.63 each | ||
| Untarped/Unsecured Load | Loads must be properly covered and secured to prevent fly-away trash, furniture or other items from flying or blowing out of the vehicle | $20 or 2x the gate fee | $20 or 2x the gate fee | |
| Used Motor Oil | Yes | No Charge | No Charge | |
| Out-of-County | $101.09/ton | $101.09/ton |
Please read the detailed acceptance & handling criteria for your items before you bring waste to disposal sites.
Some Items are recyclable while others are not.
What is Not Accepted
- Hazardous Waste
- Hot Ashes
- Liquids of any Kind
- Non-Friable Asbestos
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