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Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill
You will find Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill in Tehachapi, CA. It is a landfill 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, tires and scrap metal. We list 54 other drop-off sites in Kern County. In 2009 it accepted roughly 60,150 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 12001 Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Phone | (661) 862-8900 |
| Hours | Sun 8 am to 12 pm Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat 8 am to 4 pm From OpenStreetMap, please confirm. |
| Fees | No price on record. Many sites bill per ton with a minimum fee per visit. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal |
| Operator | Kern County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1973 |
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
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- 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: Sun-Sat: 8 am to 4 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- 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
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, Wed, Fri, Sat: 8 am 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 Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill?
12001 Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.
What can I drop off at Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill?
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
Operated by a local government agency.
When is Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill open?
Sun 8 am to 12 pm; Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat 8 am to 4 pm. (Hours from OpenStreetMap, please confirm before you go.)
What other landfills are near Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill?
Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill in Mojave (15 mi), Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb in Edwards Air Force Base (25 mi) and Bakersfield Metropolitan (Bena) Sanitary Landfill in Bakersfield (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Tehachapi?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Keene Transfer Station, about 14 miles away.
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