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Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb
Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb is a landfill in Kern County, CA, listed under Edwards Air Force Base. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items. Kern County has 55 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 8,928 tons of waste in 2004 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 220 Landfill Road, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Hours | We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead. |
| Fees | Not published. Charges at sites like this usually depend on weight and vehicle size. |
| Access | Public site, typically meant for residents |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | United States Air Force (publicly owned) |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. 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
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- Secure everything in the truck bed; loose debris on the road can mean a fine.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 3:30 pm … Residential MSW per ton (Antelope Valley origin): $113.94 (min $89.51)Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushElectronicsTires
- Hours: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu: 12 pm to 4 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill LandfillHours: Sun 8 am to 12 pm …Household trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu: 12 pm to 4 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold 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 Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb?
220 Landfill Road, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb?
Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb is listed for household trash & bulky items. Confirm by phone before you load up.
Is Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb open to the public?
Public site, typically meant for residents, as far as our sources show.
What other landfills are near Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb?
Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill in Mojave (11 mi), U.S. Borax INC - Gangue/Refuse Waste Pile in Boron (15 mi) and Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center in Lancaster (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Edwards Air Force Base?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill, about 11 miles away.
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