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Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill
You will find Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill in Taft, 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. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. We list 54 other drop-off sites in Kern County. In 2008 it accepted roughly 34,849 tons, according to EPA data.
| Address | 13351 Elk Hills Road, Taft, CA 93268 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Kern County, CA |
| Hours | Opening times are missing from our sources, so confirm them first. |
| 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 |
| Operator | Kern County (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1972 |
Source: EPA landfill data (LMOP), EPA record dated August 2025. We have not verified it yet. 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
- Check the hours by phone or on the operator website before you drive out.
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.
Other landfills nearby
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon: 5 pm to 8 pm … Ordinary household trash (residents): No chargeHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsAppliances
- 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 Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
13351 Elk Hills Road, Taft, CA 93268.
What can I drop off at Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Accepted items can change, so check first.
Is Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
As far as we know: government-operated drop-off.
What other landfills are near Taft Recycling & Sanitary Landfill?
Shafter - Wasco Recycling & Sanitary Landfill in Shafter (21 mi) and Lost Hills Environmental Waste Facility in Lost Hills (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Taft?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Roberts Lane Transfer Station, about 27 miles away.
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