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Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill
Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Wapello County, IA, listed under Ottumwa. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. We list 4 other drop-off sites in Wapello County. It handled about 34,978 tons of waste in 2022 (EPA LMOP).
| Address | 0.5 MI E of Intersect 138th St + 165th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52566 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Wapello County, IA |
| Phone | (641) 683-0694 |
| Hours | Hours unknown to us so far. Check with the operator first. |
| Fees | Rates are not published in our sources. Ask what they charge for a car or pickup load. |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
| Operator | Ottumwa-Wapello Solid Waste Commission (publicly owned) |
| Opened | 1975 |
Based on EPA LMOP and an EPA facility record from September 2023; not yet checked against the operator's site. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Before you go
- Call ahead: we do not have confirmed hours for this site.
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Unload quickly and safely: stay clear of heavy equipment on the tipping floor.
Other landfills nearby
- Mahaska County Sanitary Landfill Landfill
- Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Household trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
More in Wapello County
All 5 drop-off sites in Wapello County · Yard waste · Scrap metal · Iowa
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill?
0.5 MI E of Intersect 138th St + 165th Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52566. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill?
Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill is listed for household trash & bulky items. Large or unusual items are best checked by phone.
Is Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill open to the public?
Public facility (residency rules may apply).
What other landfills are near Ottumwa - Wapello County Sanitary Landfill?
Mahaska County Sanitary Landfill in Oskaloosa (13 mi), Southeast Iowa Multi - County Sanitary Landfill in Maharishi Vedic City (24 mi) and South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency in Knoxville (28 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ottumwa?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Southeast Iowa Multi - County Sanitary Landfill, about 24 miles away.
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