We’re here to help you find the Ottumwa trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Ottumwa is in Iowa with Burlington to the southeast, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, to the northeast, Des Moines, Urbandale, West Des Moines to the northwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Ottumwa Trash Collection Calendar 2024
For normal trash collections schedules, visit https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ia/ottumwa/trash-pickup-ottumwa-ia
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Ottumwa Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulk-trash-pickup
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Mattresses & Box Springs
- Bed Frames
- Cabinets
- Sofa & Furniture Items
- Other items too large to fit into your regular service container
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Construction Debris
- Latex Paint
- Flammable Liquids
- Hazardous Waste
- Medical Instruments
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Ottumwa and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ia/ottumwa/trash-pickup-ottumwa-ia
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Ottumwa?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.wm.com/us/en/home/bulk-trash-pickup
What day is trash pickup?
To find trash pickup on your street visit: https://www.wm.com/us/en/location/ia/ottumwa/trash-pickup-ottumwa-ia
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 8 am. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Ottumwa Public Works Department?
888-495-1697
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