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Hazardous Waste
Kettleman Hills (Hazardous Waste Facility)
35251 Old Skyline Road, Kettleman City, CA 93239
800-963-4776Small-town hazardous waste facility out on Old Skyline Road used by local residents and businesses in Kettleman City. It's the place people bring stuff they can't toss in regular trash, and semi trucks are a common sight here.
Drive in and you'll see an entrance booth and a weigh scale not far from the gate; they usually make vehicles stop at both. The site is large and industrial-looking - lots of concrete pads, roll-up doors, and rows of containers, with heavy equipment moving around. Pull up to the booth and have paperwork or ID ready in the passenger window; after checking in, follow the flow of traffic and signs to the unloading area. Expect a short wait behind commercial trucks at busy times, and watch for dust and diesel from heavy equipment while on site.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loads so nothing blows out of the truck bed; tarps and bungee cords come in handy on the highway out here.
- Separate recyclables and organics before getting to the site - California rules mean some materials are handled separately and it's easier to sort beforehand.
- Bring paperwork or any manifests easy to reach; standing in the line fumbling for documents holds up the next few vehicles behind.
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