Do not treat every unwanted item as ordinary junk
Local disposal rules matter. Roberts Lane does not accept commercial waste, construction and demolition waste, green waste, hazardous waste, hot ashes, liquids, non-friable asbestos or tires. Residential hazardous waste has a separate County facility.
| Material | Better route |
|---|---|
| Paint, household chemicals, pesticides, pool chemicals | Bakersfield Special Waste Facility or current County HHW guidance. |
| Construction and demolition waste | A facility or service that accepts C&D material; Roberts Lane is not the correct stop. |
| Green waste | Follow local organics/green-waste rules; Roberts Lane does not accept it. |
| Tires | Use a permitted tire disposal/recycling route. |
| Asbestos or unknown hazardous material | Stop and verify the legal handling requirement before disturbing or transporting it. |
Local sources used on this page
- Kern County Public Works — Roberts Lane Transfer Station
- Kern County Public Works — Residential Hazardous Waste
- CalRecycle — Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection
Local program rules, facility hours, fees and event schedules can change. Verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary source before making a trip.