Disposal Sites
Kern County Public Works operates seven (7) recycling & sanitary landfills, seven (7) transfer stations, and one (1) bin site. Residents are not charged a waste disposal fee for ordinary household trash. See specific disposal sites for Residential or Commercial waste disposal fees.
Self-hauling
Waste Classification
For proper classification of the waste you bring to the landfill, gate attendants may ask specific questions to better understand what type of waste you are bringing into the site.
All disposal sites are closed: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Disposal Site Map
Tehachapi Transfer Station (Temporary)
Categories:- Transfer Stations
Operating Hours
Monday - Saturday
8 AM - 4 PM
Sunday
8 AM - 12 PM
Sites Are Closed
- New Year’s Day
- Easter Sundays
- 4th of July
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
How to Use the Tehachapi Transfer Station (Temporary)
- Stop at the gatehouse for load check
- Take recyclable materials to the diversion area
- Take non-recyclable items to the dumping pad at the transfer station
- Follow all speed limit signs
- Follow directional arrows
Payment Options
Cash, Check, Visa, and Mastercard -or- Open a Gate Fee Account prior to disposal
Fees for Acceptable Waste
Tehachapi Gate Fees as seen below in effect July 1, 2025
| Waste Category | Recyclable? | Waste Type | Residential | Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batteries (Residential Only) |
No | Household Hazardous Waste | No Charge | Use Special Waste Facility |
| Construction & Demolition* | Yes | ex. Asphalt, Brick, Carpet, Concrete, Dirt, Drywall, Fencing, Metal, Packing Material, Pallets, Pipe & Wood | $92.76/ton | $92.76/ton |
| Electronic Waste (e-waste) | Yes | Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs): ex. TVs, Computer Monitors, Devices with a screen | No Charge | No Charge |
| Electronic Waste (e-waste) | Yes | Electronic Devices without a screen: ex. Cell Phones, toaster, microwave oven | No Charge | $13.91 Cars $31.31 Pickups $39.42 Pickup Above Cab $67.25/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Greenwaste* | Yes | Grass Clippings, Tree Trimmings, Plants, Leaves, Brush, Shrubs, Manure, and Other Green Materials | No Charge | $13.91 Cars $31.31 Pickups $39.42 Pickup Above Cab $67.25/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Ordinary Household Trash | No | Appliances, Clothing, Furniture | No Charge | $13.91 Cars $31.31 Pickups $39.42 Pickup Above Cab $67.25/ton All Other Vehicles |
| Paint, Stain, & Varnish | Yes | Old House Paint, Stain & Varnish | No Charge | Use Special Waste Facility |
| Tires | Yes | Light Duty | $3.48/tire | $3.48/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Heavy Duty | $17.39/tire | $17.39/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Oversize | $23.19/tire | $23.19/tire |
| Tires | Yes | Earthmover/Bulk loads | $289.88/ton | $289.88/ton |
| Untarped/Unsecured Load | Loads must be properly covered and secured to prevent fly-away trash, furniture or other items from flying or blowing out of the vehicle | $20 or 2x the gate fee | $20 or 2x the gate fee | |
| Used Motor Oil | Yes | No Charge | No Charge | |
| Out-of-County | $104.36/ton | $104.36/ton |
Please read the detailed acceptance & handling criteria for your items before you bring waste to disposal sites.
Some items are recyclable while others are not.
What is Not Accepted
- Hazardous Waste
- Hot Ashes
- Liquids of any Kind
- Non-Friable Asbestos
In addition, due to operational limitations at the temporary Tehachapi Transfer Station, the following waste materials and load types from commercial and residential customers will no longer be accepted:
| Commercial Customers | Residential Customers |
| Inerts (Concrete, Dirt) | Inerts (Concrete, Dirt) |
| Dead Animals (Livestock) | Dead Animals (Livestock) |
| Trailers > 12 feet | Trailers > 12 feet |
| Loads > cubic yards | Loads > 10 cubic yards |
| End Dumps | |
| Double Roll-Offs |
These waste materials must be redirected to nearby Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill or Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill.
Nearby Disposal Options - distance from Tehachapi site
| Bena Landfill - 37 miles | Mojave-Rosamond Landfill - 21 miles |
| 2951 Neumarkel Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 | 400 Silver Queen Road, Mojave, CA 93501 |
| Daily: 8 AM-4PM | Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday: 8 AM-12 PM |
| Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday: 8 AM-4 PM |
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