Mojave Special Waste Facility
Permanent drop-off A household hazardous waste drop-off site run by Kern County Public Works in Mojave, Kern County, California.
- Address
- 17035 Finnin St, Mojave, CA 93501
- Hours
- 1st Saturday every other month, 9:00 am-12:00 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 · 34 mi away · 1200 W City Ranch Rd, Palmdale, CA 93551Who can use it: All Los Angeles County residents; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 45 mi away · 3301 W Bowman Rd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
- Collection event · 51 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 · 56 mi away · 4951 Standard St, Bakersfield, CA 93308
- Permanent drop-off · 58 mi away · 11025 Randall St, Sun Valley, CA 91352Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 59 mi away · 7660 W Imperial Hwy, Gate B, Playa del Rey, CA 90293Who can use it: City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County residents
FAQ
Who can use Mojave 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/