Waste & Recycling Events

Bulky Waste & Electronic Waste Recycling Collections

Bulky Waste Collection Events have been hosted by Kern County Public Works for more than 20 years in the Metro Bakersfield area. As of 2020, Kern County Public Works has decided to expand its Bulky Waste/Large Item Collection Events to include unincorporated communities to reach residents living in the outlying County areas. During the events, residents can bring unwanted bulky household items such as appliances and furniture to a convenient designated location for recycling and disposal. California law states that Electronic Waste (E-Waste) must be recycled. Residents may also bring in their E-Waste to these collection events and any of the County-operated facilities. See information about E-Waste Collection options.

Upcoming Events

One-Day Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Kern County Public Works sponsors Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events, in outlying areas, each year. During these half-day opportunities, residents have the chance to bring left-over residential hazardous waste for safe and easy disposal/recycling. If you have residential hazardous waste, these locations and dates might be the opportunity you’ve been looking for to get it off your hands and safely out of your home.

*Business waste not accepted. Collection events may be canceled due to weather conditions.

View information about the type of materials that are accepted and transportation/handling guidelines here.

Keep Kern Beautiful Events

Keep Kern Beautiful clean-up events are coordinated with volunteers from community organizations such as churches, schools, civic groups, businesses, and others that want to make Kern County the best that it can be. Find more information about Keep Kern Beautiful.

Upcoming Keep Kern Beautiful Events

None at this time.

Upcoming Keep Kern Beautiful Meetings

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Visit the Keep Kern Beautiful Committee page for details.

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