Landfill Hours of Operations

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill is open Monday – Friday 7am – 4pm & Saturday 7am – Noon. Commercial Haulers and Contractors need to arrive at the Landfill no later than 15 minutes prior to closing time to allow Landfill employees time to comply with IDNR regulations. Residents may use the […]
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Reminder: Keep All Trash and Recycling Containers Apart

To keep collections running smoothly please remember to keep all trash and recycling containers at least three feet apart. Space between containers is required for the collection arm to reach in safely and grab a hold of the trash cans. Containers that aren’t three feet apart may not be collected. […]
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Recycling Center Hours Resume

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center will return to normal hours June 22, 2020 with the exception of the 4th of July Holiday. The Landfill and Recycling Center will close at 3:00 pm on Friday July 3rd, and will be closed on Saturday the 4th. Hazardous waste appointments may be scheduled […]
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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.  
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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2021 Holiday Schedule

2021Holiday Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule for Ottumwa New Year’s Day January 1, 2021 trash and recycling will be collected on Thursday, Dec 31, 2020. All bulky items and County trash and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, Dec 29, 2020 January 18, 2021 trash and recycling will be collected on Tuesday, January 19, […]
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