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Hazardous Waste Collection
Hazardous Waste Collection is a transfer station in Ridgecrest, CA, 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. It is one of 55 drop-off sites we list in Kern County.
| Address | Ridgecrest, CA Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Website | kernpublicworks.com |
| Hours | Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Ridgecrest Landfill |
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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
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Dave Pearsons Recycling Center Transfer station
- Hours: Sun: 1 pm to 5 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Trona - Argus Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
- Homewood Canyon Transfer Station Transfer station
- General refuse (32 gallons or less): FreeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sun-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Hours: Sun: 1 pm to 5 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
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 Hazardous Waste Collection?
Ridgecrest, CA. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Hazardous Waste Collection?
Hazardous Waste Collection is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Hazardous Waste Collection open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply), as far as our sources show.
What other transfer stations are near Hazardous Waste Collection?
Dave Pearsons Recycling Center in Ridgecrest (3.7 mi), Randsburg Transfer Station in Randsburg (16 mi) and Trona - Argus Transfer Station in Searles Valley (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ridgecrest?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill, about < 1 miles away.
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