Bakersfield Special Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Kern County Public Works in Bakersfield, Kern County, California.
- Address
- 4951 Standard St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 8:00 am-4:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Not stated by the source
- Cost
- Free for residents
- Appointment
- Not stated
- Phone
- 661-862-8900
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Kern County Public Works at 661-862-8900 before you load the car.
What you can bring
- ✓Paint
- ✓Batteries
- ✓Motor oil
- ✓Antifreeze
- –Gasoline
- ✓Fluorescent bulbs
- ✓Electronics
- ✓Propane
- ✓Pesticides
- ✓Pool chemicals
✓ accepted · ✕ not accepted · – not listed by the source. Exact wording from the official list is below.
Accepted (official list)Aerosol spray cans; antifreeze; batteries (alkaline, lead-acid, rechargeable, button); electronics (TVs, cell phones, computers, microwave ovens); fluorescent lamps; mercury thermometers and thermostats; paint and paint-related products (latex and oil base); pesticides and herbicides; pool chemicals; propane tanks (BBQ and camping size); home-generated sharps; used motor oil
What they won’t take
Not accepted (official list)Ammunition and explosives; non-friable asbestos
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
The source does not state residency rules.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 555 N Prospect St, Porterville, CA 93257
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- Collection event · 69 mi away · 30300 Arlington St, Castaic, CA 91384 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 70 mi away · 7803 Hanford-Armona Rd, Hanford, CA 93230
- Permanent drop-off · 74 mi away · 5777 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, CA 93001Who can use it: Residents of Fillmore, Ojai, Santa Paula and unincorporated Ventura County
- Permanent drop-off · 74 mi away · 5775 Carpinteria Ave, Carpinteria, CA 93013
- Permanent drop-off · 3301 W Bowman Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
FAQ
Who can use Bakersfield Special Waste Facility?
The source does not state residency rules. Call 661-862-8900 before you go.
Is it free?
Free for residents
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 661-862-8900 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: paint and paint-related products (latex and oil base).
What will they turn away?
Ammunition and explosives; non-friable asbestos
Last checked Tue, Oct 20, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.kernpublicworks.com/services/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/residential-hazardous-waste
- dtsc.ca.gov/household-hazardous-waste/