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Start Purchasing in Bulk

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Ditch the single serving snacks and start purchasing in bulk.

Currently Closed Due to Flooding

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

The following roads are currently closed due to flooding.

Clean California Tire Drop Off Day

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Kern County Public Works, in partnership with Caltrans’ District 6, will be hosting a Clean California Tire Drop Off Day on Saturday

Problem on a County-Maintained Road

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

If you see a problem on a county-maintained road, report it.

Toss It into Your Green Container

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

After peeling produce, cracking eggs, or cleaning the old food out of your fridge, remember to toss it into your green container!

Chance to Dispose Your Unwanted Household Items

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Saturday, March 11, 2023 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Closed Due to Current Weather Conditions

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

The following roads are currently closed due to current weather conditions.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Delano

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Delano McFarland-Delano Transfer Station

Closed Due to Flooding

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

The following roads are currently closed due to flooding.

Free Curbside Bulky Waste Item Collection Program

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Did you know? Kern County Public Works has a free Curbside Bulky Waste Item Collection Program

Highway 223 to Sycamore Road

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

South Edison Road, from Highway 223 to Sycamore Road, is now closed due to storm damage.

Unwanted Household Items

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mojave Jr./Sr. High School: 15732 O Street

Kernville Road to Burlando Road

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Kern River Drive, from Kernville Road to Burlando Road, is now closed due to flooding.

Free Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Ridgecrest Ridgecrest Special Waste Facility

Combined Trash and Recycling Services

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 28, 2023

as of September 2020, multi-family complexes of 5 or more units and businesses that subscribe to combined trash

Amazing Job Development Program

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 27, 2023

On this week's Around Kern County, we get in the kitchen with Café 1600 and showcase an amazing job development program making a big difference in our community.

Stay Vigilant

By Kern County Times reports | Mar 27, 2023

The Kern County Fire Department is asking our community to stay vigilant as they continue to monitor water flow and snow melt within the Kern River Valley, Tillie Creek, Poso Creek, and McFarland/Pond areas.