As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve had an unusually dry spring and early summer this year. Based on current conditions and modeling, we anticipate … [Read more...] about Water is a Precious, Shared Resource
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Getting the Right Part Out at the Right Time
The concrete wall facing Airport Way South fades into the surrounding SODO neighborhood so easily that some people might miss what’s behind it. The … [Read more...] about Getting the Right Part Out at the Right Time
Celebrate Plastic Free July with SPU Solid Waste!
This summer, Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste Division and our partners are taking part in an international campaign called Plastic Free July. You … [Read more...] about Celebrate Plastic Free July with SPU Solid Waste!
Celebrate the Fourth of July safely! SPU Holiday Closure & How to Safely Dispose Summer Items
Welcome to summer! This is a note to our customers about the North Transfer Station closure for July 4th as well as how to properly dispose of summer … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Fourth of July safely! SPU Holiday Closure & How to Safely Dispose Summer Items
Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!
The Ship Canal Water Quality Project has been under construction since late 2018. On June 15 at 10:18 am, the project reached a major milestone – our … [Read more...] about Ship Canal Water Quality Project Reached a Major Milestone!
Phong Tang, a Water Meter Reader, Represents SPU and Builds Community
Clare McFrazier, a Strategy and Planning Advisor with Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), recently spent time with her colleague, Phong Tang, to learn … [Read more...] about Phong Tang, a Water Meter Reader, Represents SPU and Builds Community
It’s Construction Season! Here’s how SPU is Building a Better Seattle
As spring rolls into summer, construction season is in full swing! While no one likes dealing with the maze of detours and pervasive construction … [Read more...] about It’s Construction Season! Here’s how SPU is Building a Better Seattle
A ‘Circular Economy’ to Fight Climate Change
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined about 1,500 leaders this week at Circularity 23, a national convening held this year in Seattle to spotlight and … [Read more...] about A ‘Circular Economy’ to Fight Climate Change
SPU Apprentices Graduate and Become Essential Workers
It was a moment of pride – and one that Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) hopes will last a lifetime. More than 100 people gathered on Friday, May 19 to … [Read more...] about SPU Apprentices Graduate and Become Essential Workers
Join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) of Seattle Public Utilities
Looking for a way to get involved in your community and have a voice in government? Want to help shape Seattle’s recycling, compost, and … [Read more...] about Join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) of Seattle Public Utilities
2023 WA Legislative Session
Progress on Protecting Our Health and Environment With the 2023 legislative session wrapping up, SPU is celebrating budgets and legislation that … [Read more...] about 2023 WA Legislative Session
Seattle is a leader in municipal composting, but here’s what we have to do to get it right
Composting is serious business in Seattle, and collectively we do as good or a better job at it than any other city in the United States. While we can … [Read more...] about Seattle is a leader in municipal composting, but here’s what we have to do to get it right