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Trash, Recycling, & Yard Waste
Trash and recycling collection
Within the city of Oskaloosa, curbside collection of trash and recyclable materials is provided by multiple private companies licensed and approved by the city. For customer service or to set up an account, please contact one of the following service providers:
Licensed trash and recycling haulers in Oskaloosa | |
LDI (Local Disposal Inc.) 206 W. Cherry PO Box 63 New Sharon, IA 50207 866-637-1404 641-891-2456 | Waste Management of Iowa 201 SE 18th St Des Moines, IA 50317 800-777-8408 515-299-2524 https://www.wm.com/location/iowa/ia/areas.jsp |
Midwest Sanitation & Recycling |
Residents may also dispose of acceptable materials at the Mahaska County landfill located just south of town at 2979 Highway 63. Payment is due at the time of drop-off. Please contact the landfill office at 641-673-9266 with any questions regarding hours, payment, acceptable items, and general inquiries.
Bulky waste
Please note that the city no longer provides an annual "citywide cleanup" or special pickup event for bulky waste. This allows the city to redirect funds and personnel to seasonal streets and parks maintenance. Residents should make arrangements for disposal of these household items, including appliances, anytime throughout the year by contacting your trash hauler, private contractor, an electronics or scrap metal recycler, or by hauling items to the Mahaska County landfill. Please contact these service providers directly for more information on disposal.
Yard waste disposal
Residents are encouraged to dispose of leaves, plants, shrubs, grass clippings, tree branches, and other organic material by mulching, composting, or recycling on-site. Open burning of yard waste (except recreational fires) is not allowed within city limits.
Oskaloosa residents may utilize the city's yard waste drop-off site at 2088 Suffolk Road (also known as 1500 3rd Ave W). The fenced/gated entrance is located at the bottom of the hill near the 3-way intersection and recreation trail. Please follow all posted rules, remove all bags, and do not dump any material outside or over the gate while the site is closed. Violators will be prosecuted.
| Yard waste drop-off site hours | Drop-off site rules |
7:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday - Sunday Closed on city-observed holidays | City of Oskaloosa residents only. (Beacon, University Park, unincorporated county, or other area residents should contact their local municipality or hauler for disposal options.) Brush, tree limbs, and leaves only. NO contractors NO tree trunks or stumps NO grass clippings NO concrete, rock, or rubble NO building materials NO bags, garbage or trash of any kind NO dumping outside the gate or over the fence |
Other material and items not accepted at the yard waste site may be acceptable for drop-off at the Mahaska County Landfill located just south of town at 2979 Highway 63. Please contact the landfill with questions at 641-673-9266.