⚖️ Taft Landfill vs Glennville Transfer Station
Published per-ton trash rates and minimums side by side in Kern County.
⚡ Quick Answer
At 500 lb, Taft Landfill is $17.34 and Glennville Transfer Station is $17.34. Taft Landfill posts the lower per-ton rate ($69.35 vs $69.35) and costs the same or less at every weight we checked, up to 8,000 lb. Based on posted rates, both from a rate sheet dated July 1, 2026. Not yet confirmed with the operator. Surcharges at the scale are not included.
🧮 Estimate your own loadChecked in October 2026
| Taft Landfill | Glennville Transfer Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Per-ton rate | $69.35 (Business trash by weight) | $69.35 (Business trash by weight) |
| Minimum charge | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Rates dated | July 1, 2026 | July 1, 2026 |
| Type | Landfill | Transfer Station |
| Hours | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM | Sunday, Wednesday 8 AM to 4 PM |
| Phone | (661) 862-8900 | (661) 862-8900 |
What a load costs
| Load weight | Taft Landfill | Glennville Transfer Station | Lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 lb | $8.67 | $8.67 | Same |
| 500 lb | $17.34 | $17.34 | Same |
| 1,000 lb | $34.67 | $34.67 | Same |
| 2,000 lb | $69.35 | $69.35 | Same |
| 4,000 lb | $138.70 | $138.70 | Same |
Posted per-ton rate times weight, with each minimum applied. 2,000 lb = 1 ton. Surcharges not included.
Other item fees
| Item | Taft Landfill | Glennville Transfer Station |
|---|---|---|
| Household Trash | Free for residents; businesses $14.35 car, $32.28 pickup, $69.35 / ton | Free for residents; businesses $14.35 car, $32.28 pickup, $69.35 / ton |
| Furniture | Free for residents | Free for residents |
| Mattresses | Free for residents (furniture) | Free for residents (furniture) |
| Appliances | Free for residents | Free for residents |
| Electronics | Free for screens | Free for screens |
| Tires | $3.59 light duty; $17.94 heavy duty; $23.91 oversize; $298.93 / ton bulk | Not listed as accepted |
| Yard Waste | Free for residents | Free for residents |
| Construction Debris | $95.66 / ton | Not listed as accepted |
| Concrete and Dirt | $17.94 / ton clean inerts; mixed loads are construction debris | Not listed as accepted |
❓ Common Questions
Which is cheaper, Taft Landfill or Glennville Transfer Station?
Taft Landfill posts the lower per-ton rate ($69.35 vs $69.35) and costs the same or less at every weight we checked, up to 8,000 lb. This uses posted per-ton rates and minimums only.
What is the minimum charge at each?
Taft Landfill: $0.00. Glennville Transfer Station: $0.00. When your weight times the rate comes to less than the minimum, you pay the minimum.
Are these prices confirmed?
They are copied from each facility's published rate sheet (Taft Landfill: a rate sheet dated July 1, 2026; Glennville Transfer Station: a rate sheet dated July 1, 2026). We have not verified them by phone, and fuel or environmental surcharges can apply at the scale.