Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station
Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station is a transfer station in Golden Hills, CA, in Kern County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 54 other drop-off sites in Kern County.
| Address | Caliente Creek Rd 1/4 N Sand Canyon Shop, Golden Hills, CA 93518 Directions |
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| County | Kern County, CA |
| Website | kernpublicworks.com |
| Hours | Sun, Wed, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm Tue, Fri: 6 am to 2 pm Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Proof of residency such as driver's license or utility bill; serves Loraine-Twin Oaks residents only |
| Access | Privately owned, fees at the scale house |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Not accepted | yard waste, tires, treated wood, dead animals, 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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Tue: 8 am to 12 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Tehachapi Recycling, INC Transfer station
- Bear Valley Csd Transfer Station Transfer station
- Stallion Springs Transfer Station Transfer station
- Thomas Refuse Service, INC. Transfer station
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 Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station?
Caliente Creek Rd 1/4 N Sand Canyon Shop, Golden Hills, CA 93518. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station?
Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: yard waste, tires, treated wood, dead animals, hazardous waste and hot ashes.
Can non-residents use Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Proof of residency such as driver's license or utility bill; serves Loraine-Twin Oaks residents only.
How much does it cost to dump at Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station?
Ordinary household trash (residents): No charge. Non-chargeable residential waste only. Source checked October 2026.
When is Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station open?
Sun, Wed, Sat: 9 am to 5 pm; Tue, Fri: 6 am to 2 pm. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
What other transfer stations are near Lorraine - Twin Oaks Transfer Station?
Keene Transfer Station in Keene (10 mi), Tehachapi Recycling, INC in Tehachapi (12 mi) and Bear Valley Csd Transfer Station in Tehachapi (17 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Golden Hills?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Keene Transfer Station, about 10 miles away.
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