Waste & Recycling Events

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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:

Date
Location
Time
Details
September 30, 2023Taft - County Administrative Building8 AM to 12 PM

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October 7, 2023

Bakersfield - 3 Locations:

8 AM to 12 PM

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October 14, 2023Buttonwillow - Buttonwillow Parks & Rec District8 AM to 12 PM

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Past Events:

Date
Location
Time
Details
 March 11, 2023Lost Hills - North of Lost Hills Park8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 March 18, 2023Mojave - Mojave Jr./Sr. High School8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 April 22, 2023Lamont - Lamont Department of Human Services8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 May 6, 2023Ridgecrest - Leroy Jackson Park8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 May 13, 2023

Bakersfield - 3 LOCATIONS:

8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 May 20, 2023Lake Isabella - Thomas Refuse Service8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
 June 17, 2023Frazier Park - Frazier Mountain Park8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
August 5, 2023Rosamond - Waste Management Offices8 AM to 12 PMFlyer
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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. 

Date

Location

Time

Details

August 4, 2023Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
August 5, 2023Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
August 12, 2023Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility10 AM to 1 PMFlyer
August 12, 2023Shafter-Wasco Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
August 19, 2023Kern Valley Transfer Station9 AM to 1 PM
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August 26, 2023Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility10 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 1, 2023Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 2, 2023Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 2, 2023Mojave Special Waste Facility9 AM to 12 PMFlyer
September 9, 2023McFarland-Delano Transfer Station9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 9, 2023Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility10 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 16, 2023Lebec Transfer Station9 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 23, 2023Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility10 AM to 1 PMFlyer
September 30, 2023Taft Sanitary Landfill9 AM to 1 PMFlyer

*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

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Clean California Tire Drop Off Events

The Kern County Public Works Department has partnered with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in their Clean California Initiative to hold Tire Drop Off Events. During the events, residents can bring in tires for FREE to the designated County Landfill diversion area(s) until capacity is reached. Click here for information about the Clean California Initiative.

When transporting tires, follow these guidelines:

  • Per California law, transport only 9 tires at a time.
  • Tires must have rims removed. 
  • Residential tires only. No commercial waste.
  • No earthmover/oversized tires.
  • To prevent litter, loads must be tarped for transport.

Upcoming Events:

Date
Location
Time
Details

October 7, 2023

Shafter-Wasco Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)

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(coming soon)

Taft Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
October 21, 2023Bena Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)

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(coming soon)

 December 2, 2023



Boron Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
Mojave-Rosamond Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Ridgecrest Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Tehachapi Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)

Past Events:

Date
Location
Time
Details

 February 18, 2023

Shafter-Wasco Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
Taft Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
 March 18, 2023Bena Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
 March 25, 2023
Shafter-Wasco Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
Taft Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
 March 25, 2023



Boron Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
Mojave-Rosamond Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Ridgecrest Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Tehachapi Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
 August 19, 2023



Boron Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)Flyer
Mojave-Rosamond Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Ridgecrest Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
Tehachapi Landfill8 AM to 4 PM (or until capacity is reached)
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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.

2023 Events:

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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, September 20, 2023, from 2-3 p.m. Click on the link above for details.