Important Notice
On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Kern County Public Works will have limited services and be closed to the public. For more information, click here.
Division Head
Lisa Shreder
Assistant Director
General Inquiries
Division Contact Information
661-862-8900
Overview
Public Works Role
This section provides services including special waste facilities, and the disposal site operations of seven sanitary landfills, seven transfer stations, and one bin site offering disposal and recycling services for Kern County. We collaborate with various community partners in promoting recycling and ways to reduce waste.
Services include:
- Landfill Operations (see Disposal Sites)
- Special Waste Facilities (see Residential Hazardous Waste)
Community Outreach Programs
We also coordinate events to better service the needs of our communities throughout the County.
- Household Hazardous Waste Events (see Residential Hazardous Waste)
- Bulky Waste Collection Events (see Trash Collection)
- School Outreach
- Keep Kern Beautiful