Bulky Waste Collection Event for Kern County residents, November 7, 2020

The Kern County Public Works Department is holding a free residential bulky waste event on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The event will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at three separate locations, as shown in the picture.

Please note that ONLY non-hazardous, residential wastes will be accepted, such as mattresses, appliances, furniture, TVs, water heaters, and e-waste. All you have to do is drive in and drop off your articles.

Please note also that face coverings are required!

Free America Recycles Day event in Bakersfield on November 12, 2016

Bakersfield and Kern County residents looking for a way to get rid of certain unwanted or unusable items should head to the Rabobank Arena next week. A free, drive-thru recycling event will be taking place on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the arena's South Parking Lot.

Items accepted include electronics, batteries, large and small household items, passenger vehicle tires (limit 4), used motor oil filters, used clothing, shoes, linens, surplus construction materials, paper shredding waste (limit - 2 file size boxes), and other recyclable material.

For further information, call 661.831.2321.

E-waste recycling event to benefit Helps International this weekend

Donate your old computer or tv and help provide medicine to less fortunate folks in Latin America.

E-waste recycling event to benefit Helps International this weekend

photo from Alianza Recycling and Recovery LLC webpage