Landfill
U.S. Borax Inc-Gangue/Refuse Waste Pile
5.2 mi NW · Boron, CA
Landfill
Boron Landfill
Boron, Kern County, CA · All sites in Kern County
Boron Landfill is a landfill in Boron, Kern County, California, operated by Kern County. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1973, with closure projected for 2048.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash. It is one of 43 disposal sites we list in Kern County.
What it takes
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 | 1973 |
| Projected closure | 2048 |
| Waste in place | 458,500 tons (2009) |
| Size | 14 acres |
| Owner | Kern County |
| Operator | Kern County |
| Landfill gas collection | No |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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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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Boron Landfill: questions
What does Boron Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Boron Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2048 for a landfill that opened in 1973 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- 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.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- 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.
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/1058255575 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated August 15, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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