⛰️ Taft Landfill
📍 13351 Elk Hills Road, Taft, CA 93268 · Landfill run by Kern County Public Works, Solid Waste
⚡ Quick Answer
Taft Landfill is at 13351 Elk Hills Road, Taft, CA 93268. Starting price: Free (household trash, yard waste, appliances and furniture for residents). Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM; Sunday 12 PM to 4 PM. Accepts: household trash, construction debris, furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste. Phone: (661) 862-8900. Not yet verified by phone. Rate sheet checked October 25, 2026.
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💵 Published Fees
📋 Items and Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 🗑️ Household Trash | Free for residents; businesses $14.35 car, $32.28 pickup, $69.35 / ton |
| 🧱 Construction Debris | $95.66 / ton |
| 🛋️ Furniture | Free for residents |
| 🛏️ Mattresses | Free for residents (furniture) |
| 🔌 Appliances | Free for residents |
| 📺 Electronics | Free for screens |
| 🛞 Tires | $3.59 light duty; $17.94 heavy duty |
| 🌿 Yard Waste | Free for residents |
| 🪨 Concrete and Dirt | Accepted, no fee printed |
Rates July 1, 2026; checked October 25, 2026. Items not listed as accepted here: Scrap Metal, Paint, Hazardous Waste. Call to confirm before you go.
🕒 Hours
Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (all Kern County disposal sites).
📞 Contact
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✅ What They Take
- ➕Non-chargeable residential waste: household and yard waste that would go in a home trash can, plus large appliances, furniture (including mattresses) and tree trimmings, per the county page.
🚫 Not Accepted
- 🚫Hazardous waste
- 🚫Hot ashes
- 🚫Liquids of any kind
- 🚫Non-friable asbestos
- 🚫Firearms or explosives
📋 Before You Go
- ✅Cover or tarp your load. Untarped or unsecured loads pay $20 or double the gate fee.
- ✅Payment: cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or a county gate fee account.
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❓ Common Questions About Taft Landfill
How much does it cost to dump at Taft Landfill?
Published fees at Taft Landfill: Household trash, yard waste, appliances, furniture and mattresses from residents: Free (The county calls this non-chargeable residential waste); Business loads: car: $14.35; Business loads: pickup: $32.28 ($40.65 when piled above the cab); Business loads: all other vehicles, by weight: $69.35 / ton. Rates effective July 1, 2026. Checked October 25, 2026. Fees at the scale can add surcharges, so call ahead.
What can I bring to Taft Landfill?
Taft Landfill lists these as accepted: household trash, construction debris, furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste, concrete and dirt. Not accepted: Hazardous waste; Hot ashes; Liquids of any kind; Non-friable asbestos; Firearms or explosives.
Do they take cash or card at Taft Landfill?
Payment: cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or a county gate fee account.
Is there a resident discount or free dump day at Taft Landfill?
We found no resident discount or free dump day published for Taft Landfill. Residency rules: Payment: cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, or a county gate fee account.
What are the hours at Taft Landfill?
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM; Sunday: 12 PM to 4 PM. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day (all Kern County disposal sites).
📚 Where This Comes From
Checked October 23, 2026. Prices change, often once a year. Call before you load up.
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