• Monday-Friday: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
    Saturday: 7:00 am – Noon
  • 641-683-0685
  • Email Us
Ottumwa Recycles | Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste Commission
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Residential
    • Garbage Collection
    • Household Hazardous Materials
    • Electronic Waste
    • Sharps Disposal
    • Yard Waste
    • How Do I Dispose of it?
  • News
  • Collection Info
  • Contact Us

Recycling Newsletter

Trash and Recycling Information. CityofOttumwaTrashRecycling2020Newsletter
CONTINUE READING

New Tire Policy for Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste

CONTINUE READING

New Tarp Fees at the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill

CONTINUE READING

Dealing With Batteries

Did you know batteries and electronics can start fires or even explode? Don’t discard electronics and rechargeable batteries in the trash or recycling. Don’t store old electronics or batteries for long periods of time. They can break down increasing their risk of starting a fire. Don’t attempt to remove embedded […]
CONTINUE READING

Holiday Newsletter

2022Holidaynewsletter
CONTINUE READING

Improper Disposal of Lithium Batteries Starts Fires

Automotive oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, automotive batteries, ni-cd batteries, hard and paperback books, and sharps may be brought to the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center at 2415 Emma Street. Hours, Monday—Friday 7am—4pm & Saturday 7am—Noon. Lithium batteries can cause fires. Don’t dispose of them in your trash. They have caused many […]
CONTINUE READING

    Landfill Has Bikes Available for $5.00

    The Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill will begin offering bikes for sale for $5.00. Please call ahead at 641-683-0644 to make sure there are some available before you make the trip. Landfill hours are Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm & Sat 7am – Noon.
    CONTINUE READING

    Trash Collection Video

    To watch a short informative video on trash collection click this https://youtu.be/UjWVTUMe9X0
    CONTINUE READING

    Post Holiday Ideas

    COVID-19 had a way of postponing and disrupting many holiday plans this year and it’s likely you may still have holiday decorations up. Before packing things up for next year or throwing anything away, consider these tips: Compost your greenery. Live trees and wreaths can be composted in Franklin County […]
    CONTINUE READING

    Yard Waste Collection In Ottumwa

    Yard Waste Pick-Up Fall Notice   This year, Bridge City Sanitation will offer year-round yard waste collection. To have yard waste collected, residents should call 641-682-1700 or email residential@bridgecitysanitation.com. While doing fall yard cleanup, residents are asked to help keep leaves out of the street.   Leaves that end up in […]
    CONTINUE READING
    1 2 3 … 5

    Recent Posts

    • Recycling Newsletter

      Mar 23, 20230

    • New Tire Policy for Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste

      Feb 28, 20230

    • New Tarp Fees at the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill

      Feb 28, 20230

    • Dealing With Batteries

      Dec 15, 20220

    How to Find Us:

    We are located just off highway 34 East, across the highway from JBS.
    2415 Emma Street
    Ottumwa, IA 52501

    We Serve the Wapello and Davis County Waste Planning Area.

    Hours

    OPEN: 7AM – 4PM Mon – Fri
    7AM – Noon on Sat.

    Email Us

    Email Us -

    Would you like to receive our Newsletter? Subscribe now!

    Links

    How Do I Dispose of it
    2022 Recycling and Solid Waste Guide
    Additional Recycling Info
    VSQG Information
    E-Waste
    Privacy Policy 

    Copyright © 2019, Ottumwa / Wapello Recycling Center.
    Developed by Hill Productions & Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

    • Home
    • About Us
    • Residential
      ▼
      • Garbage Collection
      • Household Hazardous Materials
      • Electronic Waste
      • Sharps Disposal
      • Yard Waste
      • How Do I Dispose of it?
    • News
    • Collection Info
    • Contact Us