Inflated tire disposal costs have driven the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center to raise the fee for disposing of tires.
Residents of Wapello and Davis Counties have previously been allowed to dispose of up to five tires per year for free, while commercial customers could dispose of bulk tires for $130 per ton. However, it costs the Recycling Center an average $300 per ton to dispose of tires. To reverse this loss, the Ottumwa/Wapello County Solid Waste Commission approved a fee increase effective April 1. Fees will be set at $3.00 per tire for all customers and $300 per ton for bulk tires. Customers will still drop off tires at the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center.
The Recycling Center is located at 2415 Emma Street. The Recycling Center is open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday. For additional information about the tire policy or any other recycling issues call 683-0685.
The Ottumwa Historic Preservation Commission is accepting nominations for the 2023 Excellence in Preservation Awards.
Inflated tire disposal costs have driven the Ottumwa/Wapello County Recycling Center to raise the fee for disposing of tires.
The City of Ottumwa has been awarded a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the upper-story apartment project at 307 East Main Street.
Shared electric scooter company Bird Rides has launched its app-based e-scooter program in Ottumwa.
Internet users interested in local historic preservation will have a new way to engage with the Historic Preservation Commission online. The Commission has expanded its online presence, offering new resources and a guided walking tour. The new webpage, www.cityofottumwa.com/preservation, includes a record of local nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, news about historic preservation in Ottumwa and a virtual guided tour. When the Commission launches its newsletter this summer, the webpage will also house current and past issues.
Improved permitting software will now allow Ottumwa residents and contractors to make payments for permits online. City Hall Departments adopted the new software, iWorQ, in March. In addition to improving recordkeeping and coordination between departments, the software has a number of features available to the public via the Public Portal. Residents and contractors can use the Public Portal to complete permit applications, search active permits, check the status of open code enforcement files and, beginning this week, make permit payments. The Public Portal supports licenses issued by the City Clerk, building and rental permits issued by Building and Code Enforcement and fence and sign permits issued by the Planning Department.
