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Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill
Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Shafter, CA, 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. Kern County has 55 sites in our directory, including this one. EPA records show it took in about 141,456 tons of waste in 2008.
| Address | 17621 Scofield Ave, Shafter, CA 93263 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Hours | We could not find official hours. Call before loading up. |
| Fees | We have no rate sheet for this site. Expect a charge by weight, by load or a flat minimum. |
| Access | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Kern County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1972 |
Listed by the U.S. EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program and the EPA debris recovery dataset (August 2025). Not yet checked by us. 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
- Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
Other landfills nearby
- Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill Landfill
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 4 pm Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Kw Plastics of California Hazardous waste drop-off
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 Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
17621 Scofield Ave, Shafter, CA 93263. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Call ahead, because accepted items can change.
Is Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
As far as we know: operated by a local government agency.
What other landfills are near Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill in Taft (21 mi) and Lost Hills Environmental Waste Facility in Lost Hills (22 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Shafter?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is McFarland - Delano Recycling/Transfer Station, about 18 miles away.
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