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Landfill
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill, 12001 Tehachapi Boulevard, Tehachapi, 93561, California
Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill on Tehachapi Boulevard is the town landfill and the final destination where waste is buried. Residents, local haulers, and commercial trucks from the area use it for disposal.
Pull up to an entrance booth and cross a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight, so plan to stop again on the way out for weighing. The place is what a landfill looks like: working faces, dirt piles, heavy trucks, and a lot of motion. Residential loads are treated differently than larger commercial loads, and commercial hauls tend to be heavier and take longer to process. Keep in mind California often requires separating organics from trash, so it helps to have green waste kept apart.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and secure loose material so nothing blows off on Tehachapi Boulevard - loose debris creates a hassle for everyone.
- Sort green waste from mixed trash in advance; many California facilities expect organics separated and it saves time on site.
- Skip peak weekend hours if possible - mornings or weekdays move faster, especially during spring cleanup season.
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