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Kern County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Rosamond Hummel Community Center
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Kern County Public Works in Rosamond, Kern County, California.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026
- Location
- 2500 20th St W, Rosamond, CA 93560
- Hours
- 9:00 am-1:00 pm
- Who can use it
- Kern County residents only; no business waste
- Cost
- Free
- 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 (paint, cleaners, lubricants); antifreeze; batteries (alkaline, lead-acid, rechargeable, button type); cleaning products (oven, window, drain, polishes); cosmetics (nail polish, polish remover, perfume); electronics (TVs, cell phones, computers, alarm clocks, microwave ovens); expired medications; lubricants; ink and toner cartridges; fluorescent lamps (tubes and compacts); mercury (thermometers, thermostats); oil filters; paint and paint-related products (latex and oil base); personal care products (hair dyes, sprays, lotions); PCB light ballasts; pesticides/herbicides; photo chemicals; 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; asbestos
Limits
Quantity limits15 gallons or 125 pounds per vehicle per trip; no single container over 5 gallons
Rules and residency
Who can use itKern County residents only; no business waste
Note from the sourceVenue: Hummel Community Center. Events may be canceled due to weather.
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 · 14 mi away · 17035 Finnin St, Mojave, CA 93501
- Permanent drop-off · 20 mi away · 1200 W City Ranch Rd, Palmdale, CA 93551Who can use it: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
- Collection event · 31 mi away · 11400 Boron Ave, Boron, CA 93516 · Date: Sat, Oct 31, 2026Who can use it: Kern County residents only; no business waste
- Collection event · 39 mi away · 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 · Date: Sat, Nov 21, 2026Who can use it: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
- Collection event · 41 mi away · 300 Landfill Rd, Lebec, CA 93243 · Date: Fri, Nov 6, 2026Who can use it: Kern County residents only; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 44 mi away · 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley, CA 91352Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 4951 Standard St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Permanent drop-off · 3301 W Bowman Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
FAQ
Who can use Kern County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Rosamond Hummel Community Center?
Kern County residents only; no business waste
Is it free?
Free
Do I need an appointment?
The source does not say. Call 661-862-8900 to check.
Can I bring old paint?
Accepted: Aerosol spray cans (paint, cleaners, lubricants). Accepted: paint and paint-related products (latex and oil base).
Can I bring batteries?
Accepted: batteries (alkaline, lead-acid, rechargeable, button type).
What will they turn away?
Ammunition and explosives; asbestos
Last checked Mon, Oct 26, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.kernpublicworks.com/services/solid-waste/hazardous-waste/residential-hazardous-waste
- www.kernpublicworks.com/home/showpublisheddocument/25565/639213558687000000