The Ottumwa Recycling Center opened in June of 1992. Recycling operations have remained relatively unchanged. The communities we serve were the same then as now, with the exception of Eddyville leaving our planning area to join Mahaska Counties planning area. All but the very smallest communities had curbside collection then, […]

 With the weather warming up, it’s important to remember the rules regarding open burning. Below are the regulations for burning which are applicable in the City of Ottumwa. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official (Fire Marshal) in accordance with section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire […]

Make Ottumwa Shine will be April 21 – April 27 this year. If you would like to adopt an area, but aren’t available that week, you can clean up an area any time that is convenient. Purple bags and gloves are available at the Recycling Center Monday – Friday 7 […]

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Holiday Tree Collection In January   Ottumwa residents wishing to dispose of live Christmas trees can leave them on the curb for regular weekly bulky item collection in the month of January.  The trees are recycled into mulch and must be free of tinsel and decorations, and cannot be in […]

Christmas December 25   Trash and recycling collection in Ottumwa will occur as usual this week.  All bulkys will be collected on Thursday, December 27 that week. New Year’s Day January 1, 2019 Trash and recycling collection in Ottumwa will occur as usual this week.  All bulkys will be collected on Thursday, January […]

Please understand that our letters are another tool to help you learn the most about your garbage and recycling services. Including material in your recycling bin that is not recyclable is the most expensive form of disposal there is. Global markets have become more particular about contamination, and including material […]