Furniture Disposal & Donation in Bakersfield, CA

Kern County residents can drop furniture at Bena Landfill (daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) or the Roberts Lane Transfer Station at no charge as residential waste.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

3 ways to get rid of a furniture in Bakersfield

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · BakersfieldNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $105.00
How it works
Book online, set out your furniture and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.
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Bena Landfill (Kern County)Drop-off · 2951 Neumarkel Road, BakersfieldKern County residentsFree
Where
2951 Neumarkel Road
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed major holidays)
Cost & rules
Furniture
AcceptedFree (documented)
No charge for residential self-haul; commercial loads pay by vehicle ($14.35 car, $32.28 pickup).
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Roberts Lane Transfer Station (Kern County)County service · Kern CountyKern County residentsFree
How it works
Kern County Public Works site at 1900 Roberts Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Oildale CDP, unincorporated Kern County). Hours: Monday and Thursday 5–8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Cost & rules
- Residential loads only.
Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Check whether it’s in good enough condition to donate or resell.
Ask how the operator prices it (per piece, by size or by load).
Remove glass tops, mirrors and loose parts if the operator asks you to.

More about furniture

California rules

DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Source: DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab)
It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

More California rules (4)

DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Source: DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)
CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Source: CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab)

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Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Kern County Public Works: Bena Landfill (Disposal Sites) (opens in new tab) · Kern County Public Works · effective July 1, 2026
- Appliances, clothing and furniture are no charge for residential loads; commercial loads pay $14.35 per car, $32.28 per pickup. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-chargeable residential waste includes large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers) and furniture (sofas, chairs, desks, patio furniture and mattresses). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Waste from outside Kern County is not acceptable at county disposal sites. Checked October 26, 2026.
Kern County Public Works: Roberts Lane Transfer Station (Disposal Sites) (opens in new tab) · Kern County Public Works
- The site accepts non-chargeable residential waste only; commercial waste and tires are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Appliances, clothing and furniture are no charge for residents; TVs, monitors and screen devices are no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Non-chargeable residential waste includes large appliances (stoves, refrigerators, washers and dryers) and furniture (sofas, chairs, desks, patio furniture and mattresses). Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Universal Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- DTSC says universal wastes (batteries, electronic waste, CRTs, lamps, mercury wastes, non-empty aerosol cans and PV modules) must go to a designated handler or recycler and cannot go in household trash or landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
DTSC: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · California Department of Toxic Substances Control
- It is illegal to dispose of household hazardous waste in the trash, down the drain, or by abandonment; it must go to a household hazardous waste facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
- DTSC lists antifreeze, batteries, e-waste, household cleaners, paints, pesticides, pool cleaners, solvents, used oil and mercury wastes among common household hazardous wastes. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many cities and counties run household hazardous waste collection programs; DTSC keeps a map of HHW facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Many HHW facilities keep set days and hours, some cap daily amounts, some only hold events once or twice a year, and many require an appointment. Checked October 26, 2026.
CalRecycle: Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · CalRecycle
- CalRecycle says it is illegal to dispose of hazardous waste in the garbage, down storm drains or onto the ground. Checked October 26, 2026.

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