Important Notice

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Kern County Public Works will have limited services and be closed to the public. For more information, click here.

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Welcome to Kern County Public Works

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Who We Are

The department manages development, transportation, & solid waste services for Kern County residents

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We Connect Kern County

Kern Transit provides 12 fixed bus routes and 7 dial-a-ride areas around Kern County

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Did You Know?

Residents can pick up used paints for FREE at our Bakersfield Special Waste Facility’s Stop ‘N’ Shop

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Adopt-A-Road Program

Residents & businesses can adopt up to a two-mile stretch of a county-maintained road to clean up

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KERN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

BY THE NUMBERS

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Building Inspection Permits Issued Each Year

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Miles of County-maintained Roads

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In Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Countywide since 2007

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Tons of Solid Waste Handled at County Facilities Each Year

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