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Memorial Holiday Hours and Changes to Collections

May 18, 2020 – Curbside trash and recycling collection that would normally occur on Monday, May 25th will be picked up on Tuesday May 26th due to the Memorial Day holiday. North and South side yard waste and bulky item pick up will be on Thursday, May 28th the week […]

Landfill & Recycling Center Office’s Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill has set dumpsters up for the general public to use for the disposal of refuse during this time for the public’s safety. Please call the Landfill at 641-683-0644 when arriving at the Landfill for further information and instructions. The number is also posted at the Landfill. […]

Recycling Contamination

Remember, If it isn’t recyclable, put it in your regular garbage. Recyclables must truly be recyclable and clean for us to ship them to market to be recycled. If you wouldn’t want to touch it, neither would we. Clean recyclables only.

Trash & Recycling Program

If you have questions about the trash and recycling programs, please don’t hesitate to call the Recycling Center at 641-683-0685 and ask. We are open Monday through Friday from 7 am – 4 pm and Saturday 7 am – Noon. You can also email bainj@ci.ottumwa.ia.us If you had $117 billion […]

Why Should You Recycle Rechargeable Batteries?

Proper disposal of rechargeable batteries keeps your family and pets safe, conserves our natural resources and protects our communities. If not disposed of properly, these batteries can spark and cause fires or explosions. They also may contain hazardous chemicals that can be harmful to your family and pets and can […]

Trash Carts

If you have a trash can with a broken wheel, or other problem that needs attention, please contact Bridge City Sanitation at 641-682-1700. After you make arrangements for repairs you will need to leave it on the curb, so they can get to it to fix it.

2020 Holiday Schedule

New Years Day January 1, 2020 trash and recycling will be collected on Thursday, Jan 2, 2020. All bulky items and County trash and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, Dec 31, 2019. January 20, 2020 trash and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. All bulky items will be collected on Thursday, […]

Your Help is Requested for the Upcoming Trash & Recycling Collection Contract

The current trash and recycling collection contract will expire on June 30, 2021. It is time to start discussion of what residents would like to see for their trash and recycling collection options. Please fill our this survey by January 31,2020. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CZLF8RC

Regional Collection Center for Hazardous Waste Gets an Improvement

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste Commission received a grant from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that provided some additional concrete and an additional overhead door for the Household Hazardous Waste Building. This will provide residents a dry place to unload even when there is high rain events. It will […]

Holiday Safety Tips

Top 10 Safety Tips: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently. Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot […]