The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the 2025 Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Hydro Parking Lot. A rain date has been set for May 17. The Citywide Drop-Off Day is an annual event where residential solid waste customers have the opportunity to complete their spring cleaning by disposing of residential bulk items and solid waste for free. Customers should bring their items to the Hydro Parking Lot where they will be directed to dump their waste. Bridge City Sanitation will load the waste and haul everything to the Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill. Those dropping off waste must reside within Ottumwa city limits.
Construction debris, appliances, hazardous material, tires, recyclables, yard waste, and commercial waste will not be accepted. Customers should be prepared to show a driver’s license with a City of Ottumwa address.
