Bear Valley Springs, CA
Department of Public Works
Disclaimer: These are our plans and we will do all we can to stick to them, but weather, equipment breakdowns, emergencies and staff illnesses disrupt our schedule.
Abbreviations:
R.O.W: Right of Way
BC Labs: a facility in Bakersfield that does regular water testing (bacteria, etc). We pull samples every week and by the end of the year everything has been tested.
BSK Labs: does more complicated water tests (uranium, lead, etc.)
USA: Underground Service Alert - marking our lines so contractors can perform work
IH: In-house laboratory work
Sample Run: Driving the water/wastewater samples to BC Labs in Bakersfield
WE Prep: Weekend Prep
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Wastewater Treatment
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Mon
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2020 Water Leak List
Date Added
Leak Address
Status
Transfer Station (Dump) Questions
What are the Transfer Station days and hours?
Who can access the Transfer Station?
- Vehicles displaying a current Bear Valley CSD windshield decal
- If no decal is present, residents must present a current BVSA amenities Card
- Contractors must present a manifest, signed by the homeowner.
Are the green waste and manure closed on Monday/Thursday?
Yes, the entire site is closed on Monday and Thursday
When are the bulk pickup/spring cleanup events?
We normally schedule these for spring and fall, but this year many of the facilities and bulk cleanup events around the county have closed due to COVID-19. We will have to postpone ours until the county is prepared to accept the waste. We will post new dates as soon as we are able.
What can/cannot be recycled?
Please recycle the following:
- Plastic bottles and containers - clean and dry the containers and then put the cap back on before tossing
- Food and beverage cans - empty tin, aluminum and steel cans and empty aerosol cans (remove any plastic caps and lids)
- Paper, newspaper and magazines - must be clean and dry. If they are wet or food soiled, please compost instead
- Cardboard/Paperboard - please flatten all cardboard before depositing in the bin
- Glass bottles and containers
Not allowed:
- Garbage bags/plastic bags
- No food or liquids - all containers must be clean and dry
- No clothing or linens - please donate gently used clothing, otherwise deposit into household waste
- No hoses, wires, chains, electronics or other items which may tangle in sorting machinery
What materials are prohibited at the Bear Valley CSD Transfer Station?
- All treated or processed lumber including plywood, pallets, fencing, and paneling (any wood that is not a tree or shrub)
- Electronic waste (televisions, computers, computer monitors, phones and other electronics)
- Appliances including refrigerators, microwaves, hot water heaters, and air conditioners
- Construction/building materials including carpeting, tile, linoleum, and drywall
- Furniture of any kind
- Metal and scrap metal/iron
- Concrete, rock and dirt
- Autos, auto parts (including tires) and trailers
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) including cleaners, herbicides/pesticides, paints and varnishes, light bulbs, and batteries
These items may be taken to the Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill, located at 12001 E. Tehachapi Blvd.
The Tehachapi Landfill is open 7 days a week:
- Monday - Saturday open 8 am to 4 pm
- Sunday open 8 am to 12 pm
- Closed: New Years Day, Easter Sunday, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas
There is no charge at the Tehachapi Sanitary Landfill for the following residential materials:
- Green waste
- Household Waste
- Electronic waste
- Paint/Stain/Varnish
Their website lists fees for other items including treated wood, tires, and construction materials.
What are the rules for "household waste"?
Household waste is garbage and rubbish (such as bottles, cans, clothing, compost, disposables, food packaging, food scraps, newspapers and magazines, and yard trimmings) that originates from private homes or apartments.
- Garbage is to be securely wrapped and placed in roll-off bin
- Human excrement, animal excrement (except livestock manure) and disposable diapers must be disposed of in a trash bag or sealed container
- Household ashes must be thoroughly cold and placed in the ash receptacle provided by the District
- Hypodermic syringes and needles can be disposed of by placing them within a can or bottle, sealing the can or bottle, and identifying the contents on the outside of the container.
Household Hazardous Waste
Some waste generated in homes are products, purchased for use in or around the home, that when improperly discarded, may threaten human health or the environment. Our Transfer Station is NOT permitted to accept these items. Please see "What is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)" below for more information.
What is "Household Hazardous Waste" (HHW)?
Our Transfer Site is not permitted to accept Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) - those items must be taken to a Household Hazardous Waste collection event. A calendar of these events can be found on the Kern County Public Works website.
Residential Hazardous Wastes are products, purchased for use in or around the home, that when improperly discarded, may threaten human health or the environment.
These products include:
- household cleaners
- deodorizers
- personal hygiene products
- pesticides, herbicides, insecticides
- pet care products (shampoos, pest control products, etc)
- paint products
- photographic chemicals
- swimming pool chemicals
- automotive products & fluids.
Even though a product can be easily purchased at the local store, it can still be harmful to you, your family and the environment. To identify these products, check the container label for words, such as:
Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste in your trash or dumping it down storm drains or into the sewer and septic systems can be dangerous to your health, the health of others and the environment. Thrown into your trash can, Household Hazardous Waste can pose a threat to trash collectors and workers. Dumped on the ground or street, Household Hazardous Waste can be absorbed into the ground water supply, enter storm drains and eventually pollute local lakes and aquifers.
Household Hazardous Waste can be dropped off at one of three County Special Waste Facilities or at a one-day Hazardous Waste Collection Event
What are the rules for Green Waste?
- Branches and limbs under 4" diameter, grass clippings, and shrubbery trimmings
- Daily disposal limit of one vehicle trip not exceeding three cubic yards of material (approximately the size of one average pickup truck bed)
- Contractors must provide a manifest - an invoice specifying what is being disposed and the property that is the source, signed by the homeowner. This manifest can be the District template or something written by the homeowner. It must include the homeowners name, contact phone number, address where the material originated, the quantity and type of material being deposited.
What are the rules for Manure?
- Livestock manure and manure/urine soiled bedding only. Waste hay and straw should be deposited in green waste.
- Contractors must provide a manifest - an invoice specifying what is being disposed and the property that is the source, signed by the homeowner. This manifest can be the District template or something written by the homeowner. It must include the homeowners name, contact phone number, address where the material originated, the quantity and type of material being deposited.
Contractors & Manifests
All contractors including landscapers, gardeners and housekeepers must provide a Manifest to access the Transfer Station. This manifest is an invoice specifying:
- Date
- Resident's name, address and contact phone number
- Hauler/Contractor's name, address, and contact phone number
- Description of the waste (household garbage, tree trimmings, etc...
The District has provided a template that may be printed off and used, or the homeowner may create their own that includes the information above.
Regardless of type or source, the amount of material being deposited cannot exceed 3 cubic yards (an average pickup truck load) per day.
Open Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Days Closed: Monday/Thursday
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