Kern County Public Works

🌿📣 Attention Californians! Under AB 341, recycling is mandatory for businesses and multi-family residences. Here's the scoop:

🏢 Businesses: If you generate 4+ cubic yards of waste weekly, recycling is a must.
🏘️ Multi-family Residences: Complexes with 5+ units need to recycle too.

Recycle paper, plastics, glass, and metals to help California achieve its recycling goals. Let's work together for a cleaner, greener state! 🌎♻️

Wofford Heights Bulky Waste Collection Event
Saturday, July 27, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wofford Heights Park: 316 East Evans Road

In just two days, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wofford Heights Park, where Kern County residents can dispose of unwanted household items, such as water heaters, e-waste, furniture, and tires without rims.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eNiezw.

REMINDER: Rosamond Bulky Waste Collection Event
Saturday, August 10, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Waste Management, Inc. Yard: 1731 Sierra Highway

Do you have unwanted household items, such as furniture, home appliances, TVs, e-waste, and tires without rims that you are looking to dispose of?

On Saturday, August 10, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the WMI yard in Rosamond. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ROx4eY.

Event Partners:
Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps - CCEC
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Join us this Waste Reduction Wednesday in decluttering your home sustainably. 👕👖

Tip: Donate gently used items to local charities or host a clothing swap with friends. Extend the lifecycle of your belongings and reduce waste!

TRAFFIC ALERT: The following road areas are currently closed. Please see below and plan accordingly.

Location: Redrock Randsburg Road
Area: Highway 14 to Highway 395
Date Closed: 7/24/2024 8:15 a.m.
Date Open: 7/24/2024 4 p.m.
Reason: Removal of mud and debris from roadway
Comments: Clean-up scheduled to be completed before end of day

For road closure notifications and updates in your email inbox, sign up at the link below.
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REMINDER: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Glennville
Glenville Transfer Station

Hey Glennville! We’re here to help you keep your garage free of household hazardous materials you no longer need! Come drop off your old batteries (home & auto), pool chemicals, e-waste, automotive products, and pesticides/herbicides at our one-day event!

Kern County Public Works is hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event tomorrow, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9301 Highway 155. Come drop off your residential hazardous items safely and responsibly! ♻️💡🛢️💉🔋

For additional dates and information, visit https://bit.ly/4cd4YSN.

Kern County residents can visit the Roberts Lane Transfer Station to drive in and drop off their unwanted household items FREE of charge.

Address: 1900 Roberts Lane
Open: Mondays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Accepted Items:
📺 TV's and E-waste
🛋️ Furniture
🛏️ Mattresses
🔌 Home Appliances
💧 Water Heaters
🧩 Kids' Toys

Not Accepted:
☣️ Hazardous Waste
🌿 Green Waste
🚧 Construction Waste
🏠 Remodeling Waste
🖥️ Business Waste

💨 Aerosol cans—many of the products found inside aerosol cans can be toxic and may contain flammables, such as butane, as propellants.

Not sure whether to toss it or take it to a special waste facility? Check to see if the can is labeled with words like TOXIC or FLAMMABLE. Before tossing any aerosol can in the trash, be sure the can is empty.

Did you know is here to revolutionize how we handle waste? ♻️✨

This bill is crucial for our environment, targeting a 75% reduction in organic waste and a 20% increase in food recovery. Here’s how you can help:

1. Separate your organic waste—use those green bins! 🍂
2. Donate surplus food—support local food banks and reduce waste. 🥕
3. Stay informed—check out local guidelines and tips. 📱

To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/4684g7h .

Let’s work together to make a greener, cleaner California!

REMINDER: Wofford Heights Bulky Waste Collection Event

Saturday, July 27, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wofford Heights Park: 316 East Evans Road

This coming Saturday, July 27, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m to 12 p.m. at Wofford Heights Park, where Kern County residents can dispose of unwanted household items, such as home appliances, e-waste, furniture, and tires without rims.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eNiezw.

Before you throw away that cardboard box, consider its potential! 📦

Use it for organizing household items, as a compost bin starter, or even as a canvas for kids' art projects. Let’s think outside the box to reduce waste!

REMINDER: Tehachapi Bulky Waste Collection Event

Saturday, July 20, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Waste Management, Inc. Yard: 416 North Dennison Road

Today is the day to dispose of your unwanted household items, such as mattresses, home appliances, water heaters, TVs, furniture, and tires without rims!

Kern County Public Works is hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event today from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the WMI Yard in Tehachapi. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eNiezw.

REMINDER: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Lebec

Do you have household hazardous waste such as batteries (home & auto), ink & toner cartridges, e-waste, automotive products, and paint? Here’s your chance to drive in and drop off household hazardous waste.

Kern County Public Works is hosting a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event tomorrow, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 300 Landfill Road. Come drop off your residential hazardous items safely and responsibly! ♻️💡🛢️💉🔋

For additional dates and information, visit https://bit.ly/4cd4YSN.

🔋 Did you know? Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9-volt, and rechargeable) can leak toxic fluids.

Batteries that get tossed in the trash can start fires that harm workers, machines, & sanitation trucks. Batteries and other household hazardous waste items can be taken to any of our Kern County disposal sites or any of our (3) Kern County special waste facilities for free and proper disposal.

To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/4cd4YSN.

REMINDER: Tehachapi Bulky Waste Collection Event

Saturday, July 20, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Waste Management, Inc. Yard: 416 North Dennison Road

In just two days, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the WMI Yard in Tehachapi, where Kern County residents can dispose of unwanted household items, such as water heaters, e-waste, furniture, and tires without rims.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eNiezw.

Compost, don't waste! Did you know that organic waste accounts for a significant portion of landfill trash? Start composting at home to turn food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil for your garden.

Tip: Explore composting methods like vermicomposting for indoor composting solutions!

Click the link to read more about the reusing and recycling requirements of AB 341 and how you can do your part. https://bit.ly/3xHWh3U

Let’s make this Waste Reduction Wednesday all about smart shopping! 🛍️

When you head to the store, bring your own reusable bags, and choose products with minimal packaging. Opt for bulk items to reduce packaging waste and select fresh, local produce to cut down on transportation emissions.

Pro tip: Write a shopping list to avoid impulse buys and reduce food waste at home. Small changes in our shopping habits can lead to big reductions in waste!

Dispose of your bulky waste at one of Kern County's landfills or transfer stations for a cleaner, greener community! Watch our video on bulky waste to get an in-depth look at the process and how you can help. https://bit.ly/3kBowIz

Click the link below to learn more https://bit.ly/4cec0a9.

How to get rid of Household Bulky Waste items for FREE at Kern County disposal sites The Kern County landfills and transfer stations are viable options to dispose of your residential bulky waste. Items such as sofas, chairs, desks, water heat...

🌊♻️ Protect our natural resources – According to the Water Footprint Network, it takes 22 gallons of water to make one pound of plastic. One-time-use consumer goods have become a hot commodity nationwide. Conserving water is as easy as the three Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle).

Old T-shirts taking up closet space? Transform them into reusable cleaning rags. It's an easy DIY project that gives new life to worn-out clothing and helps reduce paper towel usage!

REMINDER: Tehachapi Bulky Waste Collection Event

Saturday, July 20, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Waste Management, Inc. Yard: 416 North Dennison Road

This coming Saturday, July 20, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the WMI Yard in Tehachapi, where Kern County residents can dispose of unwanted household items, such as home appliances, e-waste, furniture, and tires without rims. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3ROx4eY.

Did you know? Kern County Public Works has its very own competitive exhibit at the Kern County Fair. Are you or someone you know a crafty creator, or a resourceful artist? Here’s your chance to enter.

Projects entered must be functional or decorative. The item must be made from materials that might otherwise be thrown away. We encourage participants to get creative and think outside of the box. Repurpose something and give it another life. ♻🎡🎟

For more information about the environmental awards, exhibit rules & guidelines, or how to enter, click here https://bit.ly/3xk8YSE.

REMINDER: Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility

It’s as easy as driving in and dropping off your household hazardous waste. We’re here to make it simple to dispose of batteries (home & auto), automotive products, used paint, most medications, sharps, and e-waste.

Our permanent Special Waste Facility offers FREE disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) tomorrow, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3301 W. Bowman Road. Come drop off your residential hazardous items safely and responsibly! ♻️💡🛢️💉🔋

For additional dates and information, visit https://bit.ly/4cd4YSN.

🌍♻️ Did you know? California's AB 341 law mandates recycling for businesses and multi-family residences! Here's what you need to know:

🔹 Who: Businesses generating 4+ cubic yards of waste/week and multi-family complexes with 5+ units.
🔹 What: Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metals.
🔹 Why: Reduce waste, conserve resources, and achieve California's recycling goals.

Let's all do our part to comply with AB 341 and keep our communities green! 🌿💚

REMINDER: Wofford Heights Bulky Waste Collection Event

Saturday, July 27, 2024
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wofford Heights Park: 316 East Evans Road

Do you have unwanted household items, such as mattresses, appliances, water heaters, TVs, e-waste, and tires without rims that you are looking to dispose of?

On Saturday, July 27, Kern County Public Works will be hosting a FREE Bulky Waste Collection Event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Wofford Heights Park. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4eNiezw.

This Waste Reduction Wednesday, challenge yourself to pack a zero-waste lunch. 🥪

Use reusable containers, cloth napkins, and utensils to minimize waste while enjoying your favorite meals on the go!

💻Tip of the Day – According to a United States Geological Survey (USGS) 2006 study, Recycling 1 million laptops saves the amount of energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 U.S. homes in one year.

Before getting rid of your computer or laptop, consider updating the software and hardware before replacing it for good. If unsalvageable, please make your way to any Kern County disposal site or any of our three (3) special waste facilities for proper and safe disposal.

To learn more, visit https://www.kernpublicworks.com/services/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/residential-hazardous-waste.

The Bakersfield Special Waste Facility is located at 4951 Standard St, Bakersfield, California. The facility is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday.

What products can a resident bring to the Special Waste Facility?
-Aerosol Spray Cans
-Batteries
-Cleaning Products
-Cosmetics
-Electronics
-Used Motor Oil
-And More

Check out the free “Stop 'n' Shop” Program which is only available at the Bakersfield Special Waste Facility. The Stop ‘n’ Shop is a reuse and recycling program that offers the community a great opportunity to collect a variety of used paints, household cleaners, pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and much more—free of charge! It can save you money on the purchase of items and it reduces the cost of disposing of perfectly good products. The Stop 'n' Shop is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

For more information: https://kernpublicworks.com/hazardous-waste/

🌿 California is leading the way in waste reduction with !

This groundbreaking bill aims to significantly cut down on organic waste in landfills, reducing methane emissions and fighting climate change. Key points include:

♻️ 75% reduction in organic waste by 2025
♻️ 20% increase in edible food recovery by 2025
♻️ Mandatory organic waste collection for all residents and businesses

Together, we can create a more sustainable future! Learn more about how you can do your part.