Kern County Customers

What Is Cal Recycle? What Is SB 1383?

Cal Recycle is a division of the California Environmental Protection Agency - CALEPA.
Please visit the Cal Recycle website for more information on SB1383 and other mandated recycling laws. At https://calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/slcp/

Why Do My Cart/s Need To Be Three (3) - Feet Apart? Six (6) - Feet From Vehicles?

To service your cart/s the collection truck has a side arm with a gripper that extends to grab the cart/s. The gripper needs to be able to get around your cart/s and between them to grab them to service them. We would prefer the cart/s be 6 feet away from any vehicles, boats, rv, etc so we can safely collect items from your cart/s

How Do I Know What Goes In Which Container?

1) Your new carts will have a label on it that shows what can and cannot go in the containers.

2) You can download the American Refuse app and use the “Waste Wizard” to find out "what goes where?” Click here to download with Google Play or Apple Store.

3) Upon receiving your new cart, you will also receive a trifold brochure showing "what goes where".

Download Our App!

Never miss your service day. You can request a reminder for the night before or morning of. This is also helpful during holidays when service days could be moved. The app will automatically update for you!

Click here to download with Google Play or Apple

Can I Get More Cart/s?

Yes, please contact American Refuse at 661-758-5316

Can I Still Take My CRV To A Buyback Center?

Yes, you can still take your CRV to buy back centers. Please note all the other items that can be recycled in your blue container besides just CRV. Glass, junk mail, tin cans (washed), newspapers, cardboard, and more! You can use our Waste Wizard located on the homepage and avaible in our app.

I Have A Damaged/Stolen Cart?

Please call American Refuse at 661-758-5316.

Can I Spray Paint My Address on My Cart/s?

No, we would prefer you not spary paint your address on your cart/s. In the event you do, we will most likely remove it from the cart/s. Each cart has a serial number that is assigned to your account/address. If it is lost or stolen, we will do our best to locate it. Most of the time, lost carts are a result of a neighbor accidentley bringing in the wrong cart.

Did You Know We Offer A FREE Drop-Off For Sharps & Pharmaceutical Disposal?

Bring your used "sharps" (needles, syringes, and lancets) or pharmaceutical waste to our FREE disposal drop off located in front of your office at 1316 ‘J” Street, Wasco. Please keep these items out of the organics, trash, and recycling. Pharmaceuticals are harmful to our enviroment when discarded improperly. Sharps cause danger to workers at the sortlines. Please dispose of these items properly.

What is Curbside Bulk Item Pick Up Service?

This is a FREE service offered by American Refuse to its residents for the pickup and removal of large bulky items such as couches, refrigerators, water heaters, mattresses, and more. To schedule an appointment, please call 661-758-5316 or submit a request through our app or website.

How Do I Get My FREE Countertop Food Waste Pail?

Please stop by the American Refuse office located at 1316 "J" street, Wasco, Ca. 661-758-5316
** Limit one per household**

Our office is open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

What Is The Best Way To Put My Food Waste In My Organics Cart?

We have found the best way to add your food waste to your organics cart is to make sure your grass, yard trimmings, newspaper, or other paper is put into your organics cart before you add your food waste This method helps with the absorption of any liquids that can be present in food.

Is My Rate For Each One Of The Carts Or All Three (3) - Carts?

Your rate is for ALL three (3) carts. Your new service includes one (1) black trash cart, one (1) blue recycling cart, and one (1) green organics cart.

Did They Forget To Pick Up One Of My Cart/s?

Please note that on your pick up day, three (3) seperate trucks (including your blue container - blue is every other week service) will be coming by to service your cart/s. If your cart/s are not empty please leave them out until the end of the day so we can service them. Please note our trucks do look alike but they all have a different job when servicing your cart/s.