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Keene Transfer Station
Keene Transfer Station is a transfer station in Kern County, CA, listed under Keene. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and household hazardous waste. We list 54 other drop-off sites in Kern County.
| Address | 29592 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Keene, CA 93531 Directions |
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| County | Kern County, CA |
| Phone | (661) 862-8900 |
| Website | kernpublicworks.com |
| Hours | Tue: 8 am to 12 pm Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Keene Transfer Station User Card; limited to Keene and Hart Flat residents |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, motor oil |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, electronics, yard waste, tires, dead animals, treated wood, hazardous waste, hot ashes, liquids, non-friable asbestos |
| Load cover | Loads must be covered or tied down |
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
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
- Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Bear Valley Csd Transfer Station Transfer station
- Tehachapi Recycling, INC Transfer station
- Hours: Sun, Wed, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No charge
- Stallion Springs Transfer Station Transfer station
- Pioneer Pines Mobile Home Park Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off 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: Mon: 5 pm to 8 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsAppliances
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 Keene Transfer Station?
29592 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd, Keene, CA 93531. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Keene Transfer Station?
Keene Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items and household hazardous waste. Not accepted: commercial waste, electronics, yard waste, tires, dead animals and treated wood.
Can non-residents use Keene Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Keene Transfer Station User Card; limited to Keene and Hart Flat residents.
How much does it cost to dump at Keene Transfer Station?
Ordinary household trash (residents): No charge. Non-chargeable residential waste only. Source checked October 2026.
When is Keene Transfer Station open?
Tue: 8 am to 12 pm; Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
What other transfer stations are near Keene Transfer Station?
Bear Valley Csd Transfer Station in Tehachapi (6.6 mi), Tehachapi Recycling, INC in Tehachapi (9.2 mi) and Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station in Golden Hills (10 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Keene?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill, about 28 miles away.
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