Public Works Role
This section provides services including special waste facilities, and the disposal site operations of seven sanitary landfills, six transfer stations, and one bin site offering disposal and recycling services for Kern County. We collaborate with various community partners in promoting recycling and ways to reduce waste.
Services include:
Community Outreach Programs
We also coordinate events to better service the needs of our communities throughout the County.
Division Contacts
Engineering Manager
Engineering & Landfill Operations
Engineering & Landfill Operations
661-862-8975 • FontesB@kerncounty.com
Dave Lee
Public Works Manager
Gate House Operations, Regulatory & Environmental Compliance, Reporting & Recordkeeping
Gate House Operations, Regulatory & Environmental Compliance, Reporting & Recordkeeping
661-862-8765 • leed@kerncounty.com
Public Works Manager
Waste Diversion & Transfer Station Operations
Waste Diversion & Transfer Station Operations
661-862-8915 • ChuckM@kerncounty.com
Public Works Manager
Hauler Liaison, Special Waste Facility,
Illegal Dumping, and Homeless Compliance
Hauler Liaison, Special Waste Facility,
Illegal Dumping, and Homeless Compliance
661-862-5208 • saucedod@kerncounty.com