Trash Collection

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Garbage truck Most people in Kern County have curbside trash collection. From Lost Hills to Boron, local waste haulers are contracted, under a franchise system, to provide this service to residents living within the County. Incorporated cities negotiate their own hauling contracts to provide trash collection. The only exception is within the City of Bakersfield where the City's Solid Waste Division and local waste haulers provide curbside refuse collection.

There are remote areas of the County whereby collection service is provided through bin sites and transfer stations. Residents living in rural, unincorporated county areas may contact the Public Works Department to find out more information regarding available disposal options.

Trash Collection Service Providers Listed by Community

Arvin

For residents in the City of Arvin, the City provides curbside collection service through Mountainside Disposal at (661) 831-2837.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are serviced by Lamont Sanitation, Inc. at (661) 588-7908.

To view a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreement with the County of Kern, select the name of your hauler below.

Boron, Mojave, Rosamond

Buttonwillow, Ford City, Lost Hills

California City

For residents in the City of California City, the City provides curbside collection service through Waste Management, Inc. at (760) 463-6024. For City services, select either Residential Services or Commercial Services.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are also served through Waste Management, Inc. at (760) 463-6024.

View a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern, click here:

Waste Management Inc.'s Franchise Agreement

Delano

For residents in the City of Delano, the City provides curbside collection service. Questions can be directed to the City of Delano Public Works Department at (661) 721-3550.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are served through South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse at (661) 725-0264 or (661) 838-2442.

View a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern:

South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse's Franchise Agreement

Frazier Park / Lebec / Pine Mountain Club

Kern River Valley

Lamont

Maricopa

McFarland

For residents in the City of McFarland, the City provides curbside collection service through Waste Management, Inc. at (661) 947-7197.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are served through American Refuse at (661) 758-5316 or South Tulare-Richgrove Refuse at (661) 725-0264 or (661) 838-2442.

To view a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern, select your hauler below:

Metro Bakersfield

Within the Metro Bakersfield area, curbside collection of refuse, green waste, and recycling are standard. Trash is picked-up by the City of Bakersfield's Solid Waste Division or by one of the local waste haulers listed below. To view a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern, select their name below.

Howard's Garbage Service (661) 832-1179
Price Disposal (661) 831-2653
Superior Sanitation (661) 831-3551
Valley Garbage (661) 323-8154
Varner and Son, Inc. (661) 588-7908
Varner Brothers, Inc. (661) 399-2944
City of Bakersfield Residents (661) 326-3114

Unincorporated Bakersfield Residents Check the name of the Franchise Waste Hauler printed on the side of your waste bin provided for trash collection. If you still do not know which of the Franchise Garbage Haulers provides your Curbside Trash Collection Service call: (661) 862-8900

Metropolitan Bakersfield Zone 2 Franchises

Ridgecrest

For residents in the City of Ridgecrest, the City provides curbside collection service through Waste Management, Inc. at (760) 463-6024. For City services, select either Residential Services or Commercial Services.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are also serviced through Waste Management Inc. at (760) 463-6024.

View a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern:

Waste Management Inc.'s Franchise Agreement

Shafter

For residents in the City of Shafter, the City provides curbside collection service. Questions can be directed to the City of Shafter Public Works Department at (661) 746-5002.

The surrounding unincorporated areas are served through American Refuse at (661) 758-5316 or Varner Bros, Inc. at (661) 399-2944.

To view a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern, select your hauler below:

Taft

Tehachapi

For residents in the City of Tehachapi, the City provides curbside collection service through Waste Management, Inc. at (661) 822-5273.

The surrounding unincorporated areas, except the Golden Hills CSD, are also served through Waste Management, Inc. at (661) 947-7197.

The Golden Hills CSD area is served by J Torres Co., Inc. at (661) 823-4898.

View a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern:

Waste Management, Inc. Agreement

Wasco

Bulky Waste Item Collections

Metro Bakersfield residents also have curbside collection of large household items. This "Call-to-Schedule" service is free to residents and provides an easy opportunity to get rid of bulky household items such as mattresses, couches, appliances and the like. Items are picked up and are re-used, recycled or disposed of. For information on the Curbside Bulky Waste Item Collection call:

City of Bakersfield Residents: (661) 326-3114
Unincorporated Metro-Bakersfield Residents: (661) 322-6863

Common large items collected include:

Furniture: sofas, love seats, chairs, tables, desks, shelving units, mattresses, bed frames, box springs and dressers
Appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, microwave ovens and range tops
Outdoor Toys/Patio: lawn chairs, patio tables, patio chairs, large toys, grills and kiddie pools
No Household Hazardous Waste: paint, varnish, motor oil, automotive fluids, car batteries, insecticide, pesticide, pool/spa chemicals, bleach, ammonia, household or shop cleaners
No Tires
No construction, demolition or remodeling materials

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For the Bulky Waste Collection Events Schedule, see the Waste & Recycling Events page.

Franchise Hauler Agreements

To view a copy of your local franchise hauler's agreements with the County of Kern, select the name of your hauler.

Solid Waste Collection Charges

To view a copy of your Solid Waste Collection Charges for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, click on the option below that pertains to you. If you are uncertain which one to select, refer to the maps below or give us a call at (661) 862-8900 for assistance.