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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Notices Jan Ottumwa, Iowa – Monday, January 17 is the state and federal holiday to honor the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City offices will be closed and some city services are changed due to the holiday. The Ottumwa/ Wapello Landfill […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
How you care for your lawn affects our local waterways. Caring for your lawn in a way that prevents pollutants from going into local streams and rivers can have an impact. All Year Long- Clean up pet waste. Spring – Install a rain barrel or add a rain garden to […]
Recycling right can help you make a positive impact on your community. This effort reduces landfill emissions, protects local jobs and ensures the environment is healthy and clean for future generations. To help the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center Recycle Right and make a difference, follow these five tips for recycling: […]
Composting not only reduces trash, but it improves your soil, so if you enjoy growing flowers or a vegetable garden composting is an excellent way to build up your soil. If you would like to try it, but are interested in more information on how to do it, check out […]
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