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  Fill up pitchers of water, lemonade and iced tea instead of buying large quantities of personal-sized beverage containers. This not only reduces waste, but saves money. Buy in bulk: Purchase large bags of chips and large bottles of ketchup and other condiments rather than individually packaged items. This will […]

yardwastesticker Change to Yard Waste Collection May 8, 2019 – Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa’s yard waste collection program will be changing. Currently Bridge City Sanitation collects yard waste sacks from residents with the O/W Logo on them that residents purchase for $1.00. The City will no longer […]

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 […]

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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 […]

You can report litterers to the Keep Iowa Beautiful No Litter Hot Line. For more information click here https://www.keepiowabeautiful.com/aboutus/enhancement-programs/no-litter-hotline/    

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This short presentation will give you ideas on how you can reduce your impact. Reducing Stormwaterrunoff

For information on why it is important to scoop pet waste, click this link.  

The Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill has a trailer for the collection of cardboard at the Landfill site. If you are hauling loads to the Landfill you will be required to pull over and place recyclable cardboard in the trailer. The trailer will be brought to the Recycling Center when the Solid […]

Composting can help you manage yard waste at home. It can be adapted to fit individual lifestyles, yard sizes, and ambitions. Some different methods of composting are open piles, burying material in pits or trenches, and collecting them in drums or bins. In order to be effective, compost piles need […]

Yard waste containers at the Recycling Center have been moved to the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill. The Recycling Center no longer accepts yard waste. If you have questions about going to the Landfill call 641-683-0644.