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Bena Landfill (Bakersfield Metropolitan) fees & hours
| Address | 2951 Neumarkel Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
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| Hours | Daily 8:00 am-4:00 pm |
| Type | Landfill (Kern County) |
| Per-ton rate | $69.35/ton (non-residential; residents free) |
| Minimum charge | Residents: ordinary residential waste free. Non-residential: no general minimum stated; vehicle rates apply (car $14.35, pickup $32.28) |
| Flat rates | Non-residential vehicle rates: cars $14.35; pickups $32.28; pickups loaded above cab $40.65; trailers/large vehicles/roll-offs $69.35/ton |
| Hard-to-handle / bulky | $239.14/ton (other hard-to-handle); travel trailers $597.85 each; dead animals $119.57 each ($179.36/ton for multiple) |
| Mattress | Free for residents (furniture incl. mattresses); non-residential fee not separately published |
| Tires | Light duty (18 in rim or smaller) $3.59 each; heavy duty (19-24 in rims) $17.94; oversize (racing/over 24 in) $23.91; bulk loads and earth mover tires $298.93/ton |
| Appliances | Large appliances free for residents; non-residential fee not separately published |
| Freon items | not published |
| Residency & load rules | Non-residential: transfer station fee $11.96/ton added; C&D $95.66/ton; clean dirt $5.98/ton; clean inerts $17.94/ton; dirty inerts $95.66/ton; treated wood: railroad ties $17.94 each, other $179.36/ton (unlined landfills: max 2 cubic yards per load); untarped/unsecured loads 2x gate fee or $20 minimum; out-of-county waste $107.61/ton plus transfer fee. Not accepted: firearms/explosives, hazardous waste, hot ashes, liquids, waste from outside Kern County. Free: screen e-waste (everyone), non-screen devices, household batteries and old house paint (residents), used motor oil. Pay by cash, check, Visa/Mastercard or gate fee account. Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Phone (661) 862-8900 or (800) 552-KERN |
| Rates effective | 2026-07-01 (Ordinance G-9381) |
Fee source: https://www.kernpublicworks.com/services/solid-waste/new-gate-fees
Hours source: https://www.kernpublicworks.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/271/36513
Checked: 2026-11-01
FREE FOR KERN RESIDENTS: ordinary residential waste (household or yard waste that would normally go in a residential can), large appliances, furniture including mattresses, and tree trimmings are disposed of at no cost. The per-ton and vehicle fees shown are NON-RESIDENTIAL rates. Verified against Kern County Public Works pages on 2026-11-01 (browser check); the facility page states fees in effect July 1, 2026 match the county schedule.
Not in the calculator: Kern County residents dump ordinary residential loads free, so a per-ton estimate would mislead. Non-residential haulers: use the vehicle rates above or $69.35/ton.
Other Kern County sites
- Shafter-Wasco Landfill (Shafter) – $69.35/ton (non-residential; residents free)
- Mojave-Rosamond Landfill (Mojave) – $69.35/ton (non-residential; residents free)
- Ridgecrest Landfill (Ridgecrest) – $69.35/ton (non-residential; residents free)
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Not official rates. This is an independent guide, not affiliated with any county, city or landfill operator. Fees change; always confirm with the facility before you haul. Every fee shows its source and the date we checked it.