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Kern County Landfills in Mojave is the county landfill where residents and haulers bring material that needs burying. Locals, contractors and commercial trucks use it - it’s the big, dusty place out on Silver Queen Road rather than a drop-off for recyclables.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale; vehicles drive on, get weighed, tip, then get weighed again on the way out - tipping fees are charged by weight. The site is large and exposed, with long ramps for trucks and piles of compacted material visible from the dump face. Expect dust, truck traffic and a straightforward drive-up layout with places to pull off and dump depending on load size.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads well - Mojave winds can spread loose material quickly, so tarps and tied-down loads save a mess and time.
- Be prepared to stop at the scale more than once: pull forward when directed and don’t block the scale approach.
- If hauling work loads drive a bit slower and watch for big trucks and backing vehicles; bring paperwork or permits for commercial loads if required.
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