Construction & Demolition (C & D) Waste Recycling
Construction and demolition waste includes the following material types: Asphalt, Brick, Concrete, Dirt, Drywall, Fencing Material, Metal, Packing Material, Pallets, Pipe and Wood. Please review the handling instructions and acceptance criteria for each of the materials listed as they may vary for each material type.
Asphalt
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
- Asphalt without any reinforcing elements is considered clean and recyclable (also known as a Clean Inert). It is accepted in sizes up to 3ft long x 2ft wide x 6 in thick.
- Material must be placed in the designated area.
- Unloading materials is the responsibility of the customer.
- Salvaging of materials by the public is prohibited.
- Materials over 6' long, that cannot be crushed into smaller pieces (3’x3’x1’) are prohibited..
- Asphalt slabs or structures with reinforcing elements are not recyclable. However, they are accepted for disposal in sizes up to 3ft long x 3ft wide x 1 ft thick in dimension. See the Disposal Site for fees.
- Some source-separated construction & demolition materials may be eligible for up to a 50% Discount. Discounts will be determined at the gate.
Brick (Inert)
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
- Clean recyclable brick is accepted in sizes up to 3ft long x 2ft wide x 6 in thick without any reinforcing elements.
- Non-recyclable brick slabs or structures with or without reinforcing elements are accepted in sizes up to 3ft long x 3ft wide x 1 ft thick in dimension and is chargeable.
- Some source-separated construction & demolition materials may be eligible for a 50% Discount. Discounts will be determined at the gate.
- Materials must be placed in their designated area.
- Unloading materials is the responsibility of the customer.
- Salvaging of materials by the public is prohibited.
- Materials over 6' long, that cannot be crushed into smaller pieces (3’x3’x1’) are prohibited.
Carpet
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
Concrete (Inert)
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
- Clean recyclable concrete is accepted in sizes up to 3ft long x 2ft wide x 6 in thick without any reinforcing elements. (Concrete must not contain trash or rebar and in small manageable sizes.)
- Non-recyclable concrete slabs or structures with or without reinforcing elements are accepted in sizes up to 3ft long x 3ft wide x 1 ft thick in dimension and is chargeable.
- Some source-separated construction & demolition materials may be eligible for a 50% Discount. Discounts will be determined at the gate.
- Materials must be placed in their designated area.
- Unloading materials is the responsibility of the customer.
- Salvaging of materials by the public is prohibited.
- Materials over 6' long, that cannot be crushed into smaller pieces (3’x3’x1’) are prohibited.
Dirt
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected): There are several kinds of dirt: Clean fill dirt (less than 30% vegetation), dirty dirt (more than 30% vegetation, rocks, etc), & contaminated dirt (hazardous constituents in the dirt).
- Dirt of any kind is not accepted at Transfer Stations or Bin Sites.
- Dirt is accepted at all Landfills.
- Disposal Fees depend upon what type of dirt it is.
- Contaminated Dirt is not accepted.
- You must obtain approval prior to disposal. Call 661-862-8900 or 800-552-Kern.
Drywall
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected): Drywall is accepted for disposal at most Disposal Sites in Kern County. However, for recycling, look in the Kern County Recycling Guide for a list of recycling Options.
Fencing Material
Fencing materials will be either may be wood, metal or plastic. See the Recycling Program for the material type of the fencing you have to dispose of for direction.
Metal
See Metal Recycling Program.
Packing Material
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
- Materials must be placed in their designated area.
- Unloading materials is the responsibility of the customer.
- Salvaging of materials by the public is prohibited.
- Materials over 6' long, that cannot be broken into smaller pieces (3’x3’x1’) are prohibited.
- Some source-separated construction & demolition materials may be eligible for a 50% Discount. Discounts will be determined at the gate.
Pallets
See Wood Recycling Program for Information.
Pipe
Handling Instructions & Acceptance Criteria (Materials that do not meet these criteria will be rejected):
- Materials must be placed in their designated area.
- Unloading materials is the responsibility of the customer.
- Salvaging of materials by the public is prohibited.
- Materials over 6' long, that cannot be crushed into smaller pieces (3’x3’x1’) are prohibited.
- Some source-separated construction & demolition materials may be eligible for a 50% Discount. Discounts will be determined at the gate.
- Analytical testing may be required prior to acceptance of dirt and sand. Call for information.
