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Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill
Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Ridgecrest, CA, in Kern County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. We list 54 other drop-off sites in Kern County. In 2008 it accepted roughly 58,615 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 3301 Bowman Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Directions |
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| County | Kern County, CA |
| Website | kernpublicworks.com |
| Hours | Sun-Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
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| Access | Public drop-off run by a city, county or district |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, motor oil, batteries, paint |
| Not accepted | hazardous waste, hot ashes, liquids, non-friable asbestos |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
| Operator | Kern County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1969 |
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
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- 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 Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
3301 Bowman Road, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: hazardous waste, hot ashes, liquids and non-friable asbestos.
Is Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
Public drop-off run by a city, county or district.
How much does it cost to dump at Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Ordinary household trash (residents): No charge; Clean dirt: $5.80/ton; Clean inerts (asphalt, brick, concrete): $17.39/ton; Construction & demolition: $92.76/ton. Fee schedule as shown on the page; page links 'New Gate Fees' schedules, exact effective date of these amounts not stated (likely July 1, 2025). Source checked October 2026.
When is Ridgecrest Recycling & 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 Ridgecrest Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Ridgecrest Recycling and Sanitary Landfill in Ridgecrest (7.5 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ridgecrest?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Randsburg Transfer Station, about 16 miles away.
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