Drop off services
262-473-4700
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Day of Service: Saturday (drop off only)
Bulk Day: Quarterly
Every Saturday from 8am – 11am at Ottawa Town Hall.
Garbage
Drop off service is provided at Town Hall every Saturday from 8am – 11am.
Residential garbage and recycling is accepted.
Town Hall is located at:
W360 S3337 State Rd 67
Ottawa, WI
Recycling
Drop off service is provided at Town Hall every Saturday from 8am – 11am.
Residential garbage and recycling is accepted.
Town Hall is located at:
W360 S3337 State Rd 67
Ottawa, WI
Expanded Paper Recycling
- Cardboard (empty)
- Catalogs, magazines & phone books
- Cereal & cracker boxes (empty)
- Paper milk and juice cartons or boxes (Carton recycling FAQ or Click here for the Carton Council website)
- Computer & office paper
- Envelopes & junk mail
- Holiday gift wrapping paper (no foils)
- Newspapers
- Paper cups (no plastic lids or straws)
- Paper egg cartons
- Paper grocery bags
- Pizza boxes (no food or grease)
- Shredded paper (place in a clear or transparent plastic bag and tie shut; a full bag should be the size of a basketball)
Plastic Recycling
- All plastic bottles (no motor oils or gasoline)
- Plastic containers/cups #1-7, including #1 clamshell
Recyclable Metal & Glass
- Aerosol cans (empty)
- Aluminum cans & aluminum pie plates
- Glass bottles & jars (clear, blue, brown or green translucent glass)
- Metal pots & pans
- Small metal appliances (toasters, blenders, etc.) – nothing larger than a basketball
- Small metal plumbing fixtures, faucets, valves
- Tin & steel cans
Non-Recyclable Items
- Batteries
- Brake rotors/drums
- Construction Waste
- Deli containers – except #1 plastic
- Electronics
- Frozen food or microwave dinner plates
- Glassware & ceramics
- Metal items heavier than 10 pounds
- Mirrors & windows
- Motor oil & gasoline containers
- Plastic film, wrap & Styrofoam
- Propane tanks
- Recyclable containers containing liquids or food
- Misc.: Carpet, clothing, diapers, fishing line, food, hoses, ropes & shoes
Bulk Items
Large Bulky items are accepted at Town Hall on specific dates:
1st Saturday of April – April 6, 2025
2nd Saturday of June – June 8, 2025
3rd Saturday of August – August 17, 2025
4th Saturday of October- October 26, 2025
Bulk items include, but are not limited to:
- Furniture
- Carpeting (cut into 4 foot sections rolled and bundled together)
- Large cardboard boxes (emptied & flattened)
- Appliances, including those which contain freon
- Automotive batteries
- Tires (up to 2 per month / pickup, maximum 8 per year)
- Drain oil (must be sealed in 1-5 gallon containers, clearly marked USED OIL)
- Antifreeze (must be sealed in 1-5 gallon containers, clearly marked ANTIFREEZE)
- Larger items, such as hot tubs and pianos, must be cut up or disassembled with parts weighing no more than 50lbs.
- Paint cans (must be empty and dry OR filled with oil dry / kitty litter and completely dry)
- Construction materials (Must be contained in 32-gallon or smaller containers, weighing no more than 50 lbs, with any boards cut down to 4 ft. or smaller lengths)
*All items must weigh no more than 50 lbs and be easily manageable by one person.
Please do not bring the following for bulk drop off:
- Yard waste
- Hazardous materials
- Electronics
Yard waste collection is not included in the Town program
Dumpster Rental Ottawa
JOHNS Disposal provides temporary dumpster service to Ottawa and the surrounding areas. We offer a wide range of sizes to accommodate your project ranging from 6 yards to 40 yards.
To order a temporary dumpster, please contact the office at 262-473-4700. Or, complete the dumpster request form online. Someone will get back to you promptly to review your order and process your payment.