Waste & Recycling Events
Bulky Waste & Electronic Waste Recycling Collections
Bulky Waste Collection Events have been hosted by the Kern County Public Works Department for over 20 years in the Metro Bakersfield area. As of 2020, the Kern County Public Works Department has decided to expand its Bulky Waste/Large Item Collection Events to include unincorporated communities to reach residents living in the outlying County areas. During the events, residents can bring unwanted bulky household items such as appliances and furniture to a convenient designated location(s) for recycling and disposal. California law states that Electronic Waste (E-Waste) must be recycled. Residents may also bring in their E-Waste to these collection events and any of the County operated facilities. Click here for information about E-Waste Collection options.
Upcoming Events:
- Buttonwillow: Saturday, September 3, 2022 - Event Details
Completed 2022 Events:
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One-Day Residential Hazardous Waste Collection
The Public Works Department sponsors several Residential Hazardous Waste Collection Events, in outlying areas, each year. During these half-day opportunities, residents have the chance to bring left-over residential hazardous waste for safe and easy disposal/recycling. If you have residential hazardous waste, these locations and dates might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to get it off your hands and safely out of your home.
*Business waste NOT accepted. Collection events may be canceled due to weather conditions.
Click Here for information about the type of materials that are accepted and transportation/handling guidelines
Community Outreach & Education
Kern County Public Works Department staff members participate in community and business events, street fairs, and public speaking opportunities to get the department's message to the general public.
2022 Events:
April 23, 2022: Various times
Keep Kern Beautiful is Celebrating Earth Day and the Great American Cleanup 2022 with Community Cleanups
Throughout Kern County
For more information on how to participate, click here.
January 22, 2022: Any time during daylight hours
"Your Neighborhood" Clean-up
Throughout Kern County
For more information on how to participate, click here.
January 22, 2022: 8-10 a.m.
Taft Community Clean-up
Meet-up Location: Large empty lot about 4 lots north of the corner of Cedar Street and Jefferson Street
For anyone interested in joining the Taft Community Clean-up effort, please contact Christopher McGehee at chrismrotary@gmail.com.
Keep Kern Beautiful Events
Keep Kern Beautiful clean-up events are coordinated with volunteers from community organizations such as churches, schools, civic groups, businesses, and others that want to make Kern County the best that it can be. For more information about Keep Kern Beautiful, click here.
Upcoming Keep Kern Beautiful Events:
Upcoming Keep Kern Beautiful Meetings:
- Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 2-3 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Click on the link above for details.