Can Dough
Recycling Center in Ottumwa, Iowa
About This Location
Can Dough is an Iowa bottle and can redemption center at 1268 W 2nd Street in Ottumwa, paying cash for deposit beverage containers covered under Iowa's 5-cent bottle bill. The center operates on a limited weekly schedule and is the primary redemption option in Wapello County for customers who want to return cans and bottles for their deposit rather than leaving them with a retailer.
What this location Accepts
What they do not accept
Fees
- Iowa deposit beverage containers — 5 cents per container paid to customer (Iowa bottle bill redemption)
Access & restrictions
Iowa deposit containers only. Containers must bear the Iowa deposit mark. This is not a general drop-off recycling facility.
Programs & events
- Iowa bottle bill redemption — Returns the 5-cent Iowa deposit in cash for covered beverage containers.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What containers does Can Dough accept in Ottumwa?
Can Dough accepts Iowa deposit beverage containers — primarily carbonated soft drink and beer cans and bottles that carry the Iowa 5-cent deposit mark. It does not take water bottles, juice containers, or general recyclables.
How much does Can Dough pay per container?
Iowa's bottle deposit is 5 cents per container. Can Dough pays that deposit back in cash when you return qualifying containers.
What are Can Dough's hours in Ottumwa?
Can Dough is open Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM–6 PM, Friday 10 AM–4 PM, and Saturday 9 AM–1 PM. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. The address is 1268 W 2nd St, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Can I drop off general recycling at Can Dough?
No. Can Dough is a deposit redemption center only. For general recycling including tires, oil, appliances, and electronics, visit the Ottumwa/Wapello Recycling Center at 2415 Emma St (Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM, Sat 7 AM–Noon).
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