Transfer station
California City Recycling and Transfer
11 mi NE · California City, CA
Landfill
Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill
Mojave, Kern County, CA · All sites in Kern County
Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Mojave, Kern County, California, operated by Kern County Public Works. The site also works as a tire recycler. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1973, with closure projected for 2123.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household trash, scrap metal and tires. It is one of 43 disposal sites we list in Kern County.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM – 12 PM |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (661) 862-8900 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
- Scrap metal (accepted)
- Tires (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 | 2123 |
| Waste in place | 979,470 tons (2009) |
| Size | 27 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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Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill?
Monday – Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM; Sunday 8 AM – 12 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (661) 862-8900 before hauling a load.
What does Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, scrap metal and tires, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Mojave-Rosamond Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2123 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/1020654591 (© 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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