Many products found at home can be harmful to the environment if not properly disposed of. Household hazardous waste is any material discarded from homes which may threaten human health or the environment when disposed of improperly.
Kern County operates a household hazardous waste collection and reuse facility.
Drop-off is FREE to all County and City residents. In the trash When hazardous waste products are thrown into the trash they pose a threat to refuse collectors and workers. Hazardous waste dumped into the street enters the storm drains and goes into flood control channels, which eventually lead to the Kern River. All other materials , such as pesticides, pool chemicals, solvents, etc., can be brought in by appointment only. Call 862-8922 to arrange for times.