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Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill

You will find Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill in Mojave, CA. It is a landfill in Kern County. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. Kern County has 55 sites in our directory, including this one. It handled about 11,400 tons of waste in 2008 (EPA LMOP).

Address	400 Silver Queen Road, Mojave, CA 93501 Directions
County	Kern County, CA
Phone	(661) 862-8900
Hours	We have no confirmed hours on file; please phone ahead.
Fees	No published rate on file. Most dumps charge by weight or by load, often with a minimum.
Access	Government-operated drop-off
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Tires, Scrap metal
Operator	Kern County (publicly owned)
Opened	1973

Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Before you go

Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Tires, appliances with refrigerant and electronics often cost extra or go to a separate area.
Expect a scale or a quick load check at the entrance.

Other landfills nearby

Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb Landfill

220 Landfill Road, Edwards Air Force Base · 11 mi
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill Landfill

12001 Tehachapi Blvd, Tehachapi · 15 mi · (661) 862-8900

Hours: Sun 8 am to 12 pm …

Household trash & bulky itemsTiresScrap metal
Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center Landfill Verified

600 East Avenue `f`, Lancaster · 17 mi · (661) 726-3468

Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 3:30 pm … Residential MSW per ton (Antelope Valley origin): $113.94 (min $89.51)

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U.S. Borax INC - Gangue/Refuse Waste Pile Landfill

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Boron Sanitary Landfill Landfill

11400 Boron Avenue, Boron · 28 mi · (661) 862-8900

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

1200 W City Ranch Rd, Palmdale · 28 mi

Hours: 1st and 3rd Sat of month: 9 am to 3 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics

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 Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill?

400 Silver Queen Road, Mojave, CA 93501. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.

What can I drop off at Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill?

Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items, tires and scrap metal. This is from public data; the operator has the final word.

Is Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill open to the public?

Government-operated drop-off, as far as our sources show.

What other landfills are near Mojave - Rosamond Sanitary Landfill?

Main Base Sanitary Landfill, Edwards Afb in Edwards Air Force Base (11 mi), Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill in Tehachapi (15 mi) and Lancaster Landfill and Recycling Center in Lancaster (17 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Mojave?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC), about 28 miles away.

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