Waste Disposal in Kern County, CA
49 facilities across 17 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.
Bena Landfill
Bakersfield, CA · 147 reviews
Kern County Special Waste Facility
Bakersfield, CA · 118 reviews
SA Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 109 reviews
Sierra Recycling and Demolition
Bakersfield, CA · 101 reviews
Rick's Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 97 reviews
Western Scrap Inc. & Midway Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 86 reviews
SOS Recycle Centers
Bakersfield, CA · 86 reviews
Shafter-Wasco Landfill
Shafter, CA · 81 reviews
R & L Recycling LLC
Bakersfield, CA · 78 reviews
J & D Recycling
Taft, CA · 75 reviews
Recycling Center
Bakersfield, CA · 74 reviews
SOS Recycle Centers
Bakersfield, CA · 65 reviews
Mojave-Rosamond Landfill
Mojave, CA · 53 reviews
Taft Landfill
Taft, CA · 43 reviews
MEC Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 41 reviews
Tehachapi Landfill
Tehachapi, CA · 40 reviews
Kern Valley Transfer Station
Kernville, CA · 39 reviews
Ridgecrest Landfill
Ridgecrest, CA · 39 reviews
R&G Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 36 reviews
Juarez Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 34 reviews
Tapia recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 34 reviews
CTL Recycling Center
Delano, CA · 34 reviews
Eliseo Recycling center
Bakersfield, CA · 33 reviews
Dump Station
California City, CA · 31 reviews
McFarland-Delano Transfer Station
Delano, CA · 31 reviews
Kern County Landfills
Lebec, CA · 30 reviews
SOS Recycle Centers
Bakersfield, CA · 30 reviews
ELISEO RECYCLING 2
Bakersfield, CA · 27 reviews
Unlimited Recycling Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · 26 reviews
VK Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 26 reviews
Recycle Center
Bakersfield, CA · 24 reviews
H Street Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 23 reviews
Rojas Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 21 reviews
Jose's Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 18 reviews
Recycling Center
Bakersfield, CA · 16 reviews
CORRALVA RECYCLING
Bakersfield, CA · 14 reviews
Boron Landfill
Boron, CA · 11 reviews
OG Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 11 reviews
Pine Mountain Club Transfer Site
Pine Mountain Club, CA · 11 reviews
W&J RECYCLING CENTER
Bakersfield, CA · 10 reviews
Riveras Recycling
Bakersfield, CA · 7 reviews
Recycling center
Bakersfield, CA · 2 reviews
Hernández recycle ♻️
Lake Isabella, CA · 2 reviews
Glennville Transfer Station
Glennville, CA · 1 reviews
FIELD Recycling - Cal City
California City, CA · 1 reviews
Alexis Recycling Center
Bakersfield, CA · 1 reviews
Damians recycling
Wofford Heights, CA · 1 reviews
Weedpatch Recycling Center
Lamont, CA · 1 reviews
Lake isabella recycling
Mountain Mesa, CA · 1 reviews
About Waste Disposal in Kern County
Kern County in California has 49 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 17 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Bena Landfill in Bakersfield, rated 4.6 stars from 147 reviews.
County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Kern County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I dump trash in Kern County, California?
There are 49 waste disposal facilities across 17 cities in Kern County, California, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.
Do I have to be a Kern County resident to use the dump?
It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.
What is the best-rated facility in Kern County?
The top facility in Kern County is Bena Landfill in Bakersfield with a 4.6-star rating from 147 Google reviews.