Dumps NearbyLandfillVerified October 2026
Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill
You will find Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill in Bakersfield, CA. It is a landfill in Kern County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items and construction debris. Kern County has 55 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 511,012 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 2951 Neumarkel Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Phone | (661) 862-8900 |
| Website | kernpublicworks.com |
| Hours | Sun-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
| Fees | No fee schedule on file yet; see our dump fees page for typical published rates. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | Kern County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1992 |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: kernpublicworks.com. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Kern County
- Residents are not charged a disposal fee for ordinary household trash at Kern County landfills and transfer stations; gate fees apply to commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural waste, and to residents hauling construction/demolition debris, tires, dead animals and clean dirt. Source
- Untarped or unsecured loads are charged $20 or 2x the gate fee. Kern County operates 7 landfills, 7 transfer stations and 1 bin site. Gate attendants may ask questions to classify waste. Public Works (661) 862-5100; for unusual items call (661) 862-8900. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other landfills nearby
- Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill LandfillHours: Sun 8 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Tue: 8 am to 12 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon: 5 pm to 8 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsAppliances
More in Kern County
All 55 drop-off sites in Kern County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill?
2951 Neumarkel Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill?
Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items and construction debris.
Is Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply). Rules can differ for businesses and residents.
When is Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill open?
Sun-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
What other landfills are near Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill?
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill in Tehachapi (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Bakersfield?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Keene Transfer Station, about 14 miles away.
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