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Small county transfer and disposal spot in central Bakersfield, used by residents hauling household debris and small contractors. Easy to find on M Street near downtown, it’s the kind of place people swing by when cleaning out a garage or dropping off a pickup load.
Drive up to a booth at the entrance where vehicles wait their turn; it’s not a huge landfill, more of a compact county site with clear traffic lanes. There’s usually a scale to cross, and many local facilities charge by weight so plan for a stop on the way out. Recycling and organics separation is common around California, so see separate bins or areas just past the entrance. Weekends and spring cleanup can mean a line, while weekday mornings are generally quieter.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads so things don’t blow around while waiting in line.
- Pull up to the entrance booth with your load covered and ready to describe (general terms) to speed things along.
- Have a plan for sorting before arriving: keep recyclables and yard material separate from mixed trash to save time at the drop-off areas.
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