The City of Ottumwa is reminding residents of changes to garbage and recycling collection, along with scheduled city office and facility closings, in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Residents who normally receive garbage and recycling collection on Wednesdays will have their service moved to Thursday, November 12.
However, yard waste and bulky item pickups for both sides of town will take place on Tuesday, November 10. Residents needing bulky item pickup must contact Bridge City Sanitation at 641-682-1700 by 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, to schedule service.
Several City of Ottumwa offices and facilities will also be closed Wednesday in observance of the federal holiday. Those closures include:
- City departments and offices at City Hall
- Ottumwa Water and Hydro offices
- Ottumwa, Calvary and Jewish Cemetery office
- Ottumwa Police Department Records Desk
- Ottumwa Public Library
- Ottumwa/Wapello County Landfill
- Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center
Beach Ottumwa administrative offices will be closed for the holiday; however, normal swimming hours will remain in effect.
Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for the adjusted collection schedule and holiday closures.
The City of Ottumwa wishes everyone a safe Veterans Day as the community honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
Source: City of Ottumwa
