Rooted here
A family business that calls Bakersfield home, serving neighbors, growers, and businesses across Kern County.
Welcome to
We pay for your recyclables and keep Bakersfield moving: CRV cash, commercial pickups, dry van rentals, and emergency service across Kern County.
SWANA, Board of DirectorsKern County Hispanic ChamberLatino-Owned & OperatedHablamos Español
Proud member & industry partner
Solid Waste Association of North AmericaProud member, with representation on the Board of Directors.
Kern County Hispanic Chamber of CommerceActive member and local community partner.
Built for Bakersfield
Recycling that fits your operation
Recyclables pile up fast: in a stockroom, a loading dock, or at the edge of a field. We look at how material moves through your business and build a collection plan around your real volume, so nothing overflows and nothing usable ends up in the landfill.
- Scheduled commercial & agricultural pickups
- Cardboard, paper, pallets, and farm plastics baled and shipped
- Secure document shredding in the same stop
- Reporting that shows what you diverted
New serviceAsk about e-waste
Electronics recycling has a home now
Old TVs, monitors, laptops, and computers don't belong in a landfill. Bring them to BFR for responsible, local recycling. Convenient drop-off for households and businesses across Bakersfield and Kern County.
What we handle
One yard, every material
From a single bin of cardboard to a full agricultural cleanup: sorted, baled, and shipped the right way, and we pay you for what's worth money. CRV, electronics, and emergency pickups are handled at the same yard on O Street.
CRV Buy-Back
Bring your California Redemption Value bottles and cans and walk out with cash.
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Cardboard & Paper
High-volume cardboard, newspaper, and office paper baled and diverted from the landfill.
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Pallets
Pallet recovery that keeps usable wood in circulation and clears your yard of surplus stock.
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Agricultural Plastics
Drip hose, drip tape, and farm film collected and recycled at season's end, built for Kern County growers.
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Document Shredding
Secure destruction of sensitive paper records, then recycled, protecting your business in one stop.
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E-Waste / Electronics
TVs, monitors, laptops, and computers recycled responsibly and locally. Drop-off for everyone.
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Dry Van Rentals
Need temporary trailer space for storage or hauling? We rent dry vans. Ask us about availability and rates.
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Emergency Pickups
Overflowing or in a bind? Call us for fast, on-demand recycling pickups when you can't wait.
Call now →Why it matters
Recycling keeps material and money out of the landfill
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Get more from every load
Tips for better business recycling
- Keep it cleanIsolate recyclables from trash so the load doesn't get contaminated and downgraded.
- Break it downFlattened cardboard means fewer pickups and lower disposal costs.
- Consider a balerHigh-volume sites save space and money by baling on-site between pickups. Ask us if it fits.
For businesses & growers
Put your recycling on a schedule
We'll set up reliable pickups, keep you compliant with California's diversion rules, and turn your recyclables into a service that works, not a cost that piles up.
- Scheduled pickupsAcross Bakersfield and Kern County, on a cadence that matches your volume.
- Right-sized serviceThe right containers and frequency, with balers for high-volume sites.
- Stay compliantSupport meeting SB 1383 and AB 341 commercial recycling requirements.
- Local & bilingualA Bakersfield team that answers the phone, in English and Spanish.
- Retail store pickupsScheduled collection for stores and shopping centers. Contact us for information.
- Dry van rentals & emergency pickupsRent dry-van trailer space, or call us for fast on-demand pickups when you're in a bind.
Free of charge20- & 40-yard recycling containers
For recycling only: OCC (cardboard) and plastics. We'll place a 20- or 40-yard container at your site at no charge. Contact us to set one up.
Why Bakersfield trusts BFR
A local family doing right by this valley
A Latino-owned yard that picks up the phone, pays fairly, and shows you what stayed out of the landfill.
Industry leaders
Proud SWANA member with board representation, and active in the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Transparent
Clear recycling reporting so you can see the diversion your business achieves. Accountability built in.
Hablamos Español
Our bilingual team works fluently in English and Spanish, so every customer gets clear, personal service.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers on cash, materials, pickups, and electronics. If your question is not here, call the yard and we will point you the right way.
Do you pay cash for CRV?
Yes. Bring your California Redemption Value bottles and cans to our buy-back center on O Street, Monday through Saturday, 7:30am-4pm, and walk out with cash.
What can I bring to recycle?
CRV bottles and cans, large amounts of cardboard, newspaper and paper, pallets, agricultural drip tape and film, and electronics. If you're not sure, call us at (661) 437-1211 and we'll point you the right way.
Do you offer commercial or farm pickup?
Yes. We set up scheduled pickups for businesses and growers across Bakersfield and Kern County, sized to your volume. Use the request form above or call us to get started.
Do you provide recycling containers or retail store pickups?
Yes. For recycling only: OCC (cardboard) and plastics. We'll place a 20- or 40-yard container at your site free of charge. We also handle retail store pickups for shops and shopping centers. Call (661) 437-1211 for details.
Do you take electronics (e-waste)?
Yes. We accept TVs, monitors, laptops, and computers for responsible local recycling. Drop-off is available for both households and businesses.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Nuestro equipo bilingüe le atiende en español e inglés. Llámenos al (661) 437-1211.
Come see us
Visit the yard on O Street
Walk in for CRV cash, drop off your recycling, or browse the little free library out front. Take a book, leave a book.
CRV Buy-BackMon-Sat · 7:30am-4pm
Recycling CenterMon-Sat · 7am-4pm
SundayClosed
Let's talk recycling
Whether it's a load of CRV, a yard full of cardboard, or a season of drip tape, we're ready to help.
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