Transfer station
Pioneer Pines Mobile Home Park
9.1 mi W · Bakersfield, CA
Landfill
Bena Landfill
Caliente, Kern County, CA · All sites in Kern County
Bena Landfill is a landfill in Caliente, Kern County, California, operated by Kern County. The site also works as a C&D landfill. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1992, with closure projected for 2043.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes construction debris and household trash. It is one of 43 disposal sites we list in Kern County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Construction debris (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1992 |
| Projected closure | 2043 |
| Waste in place | 12,413,341 tons (2022) |
| Size | 114.5 acres |
| Owner | Kern County |
| Operator | Kern County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Hauling construction debris in California? Compare every site that takes it on the California construction debris list.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
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35.34467, -118.75950
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Bena Landfill: questions
What does Bena Landfill accept?
Construction debris and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
Does Bena Landfill take construction debris?
Yes. Its listed materials include construction debris.
When is Bena Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2043 for a landfill that opened in 1992 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
- How to Get Rid of Construction Debris Without OverpayingLandfill, C&D landfill, transfer station, recycler or dumpster: how each works for remodel and demo debris, how sorting cuts cost, and what to ask first.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from CalEPA Regulated Site Portal) · record dated 2025-08-15
- OpenStreetMap way/179391977 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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