Press Releases

It’s that time of year again! The holiday lights are out, the Christmas tree is up and decorated, but what happens after Christmas? The Kern County Public Works Department has…

The Kern County Public Works Department has decided to continue with operations of the Transfer Station held at 1900 Roberts Lane. The Transfer Station will continue to have the special…

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled at the Lebec Transfer Station for this Saturday, January 21, 2017 has been CANCELLED due to the weather and possible road closures.  “We…

In response to the Erskine Fire, the Kern County Public Works Department has scheduled a special One Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, July 23, 2016 to target…

Due to the Erskine Fire, four temporary collection sites have been set up to assist residents from the affected areas with disposal of food waste resulting by the prolonged power…

Once again, the Kern County Public Works Department and Kern Refuse Haulers are joining efforts to help beautify our community by hosting a Bulky Waste Collection Event on Saturday, October…

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event scheduled at the Lebec Transfer Station for this Saturday, October 17, 2015 has been CANCELLED due to the weather and road closures. “We have…

All Kern County landfills and transfer stations will be closed Saturday, 4th of July, 2015 in observance of Independence Day.  “We recognize that people clean up around their yards and home…

It’s here once again!  The gifts have been opened, the food has been eaten and, the lights will soon come down the Christmas tree.  What can you do with that…