Ottumwa / Wapello Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Ottumwa, Iowa

📍 2415 Emma St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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About This Location

The Ottumwa/Wapello Recycling Center at 2415 Emma Street (just off Highway 34 East) is a county-run drop-off facility operated by the City of Ottumwa, accepting a wide range of hard-to-recycle materials that cannot go in curbside bins. The center takes tires, used oil, antifreeze, car batteries, appliances, electronics, and yard waste, with modest fees for most items.

What this location Accepts

✓ Used motor oil (and small amounts of cooking oil or transmission fluid)
✓ Oil filters
✓ Antifreeze
✓ Car batteries and rechargeable batteries
✓ Passenger tires (fee applies)
✓ Appliances (fee applies)
✓ Electronics: computer towers, laptops, tablets, monitors, TVs, printers, motherboards, RAM, CPUs, power supplies, copy machines, VCRs, DVD/CD players
✓ Yard waste

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Yard Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Broken glass (box it and place in household garbage)
✕ Mattresses (call Bridge City Sanitation 641-682-1700 for bulk pickup, or take to landfill)

Fees

  • Oil filters — $0.25 each
  • Appliances — $5.00 (sticker required — sold at Walmart, Menards, and local grocery stores)
  • Passenger tires — $3.00 each
  • Bulk tires — $300.00 per ton
  • TVs under 27 inches — $10.00
  • TVs 27–39 inches — $15.00
  • TVs over 39 inches — $25.00
  • Computer monitors, laptops, tablets, towers, servers — $5.00 each
  • Commercial copiers and battery backups — $10.00 each
  • Other electronics (VCRs, DVD/CD players) — $2.00 each
  • Used motor oil, antifreeze, car batteries, rechargeable batteries — Free

Programs & events

  • Electronics (e-waste) drop-off — Accepts TVs, monitors, computers, and other electronics for a small fee; fee varies by item size.
  • Tire recycling — Passenger tires $3.00 each; bulk tires $300/ton. Fee increased April 2023.
  • Used oil and fluids collection — Motor oil, cooking oil, transmission fluid (small quantities), antifreeze — all accepted free.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Ottumwa/Wapello Recycling Center take old televisions?

Yes, with a fee based on screen size: under 27" is $10, 27–39" is $15, and over 39" is $25. Laptops, towers, monitors, and tablets are $5 each. VCRs and DVD players are $2.

How much does it cost to drop off tires at the Ottumwa recycling center?

Passenger tires are $3.00 each (fee raised in April 2023). Bulk tires are $300.00 per ton. The center is at 2415 Emma St, open Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM and Saturday 7 AM–12 PM.

Is used motor oil accepted free at the Ottumwa recycling center?

Yes. Used motor oil, cooking oil, small amounts of transmission fluid, antifreeze, car batteries, and rechargeable batteries are all accepted at no charge. Oil filters are $0.25 each.

Can I drop off an appliance at the Ottumwa/Wapello Recycling Center?

Yes, for a $5.00 fee. You must attach a sticker purchased in advance from Walmart, Menards, or local grocery stores. Mattresses are not accepted here — call Bridge City Sanitation at 641-682-1700 for bulk pickup.

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Contact & Location

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2415 Emma St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Ottumwa, Iowa

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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