Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) plans for cold and wet weather. This preparation is critical to ensuring that your drainage, wastewater, drinking … [Read more...] about Prepare for the Season
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Working with Recology to Handle Special Solid Waste Customer Requests After Cyber Incident
On November 2, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was notified by its solid waste contractor, Recology, about a cyber security incident it experienced … [Read more...] about Working with Recology to Handle Special Solid Waste Customer Requests After Cyber Incident
Winter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule for 2023
With the holiday season just around the corner, we wanted to share an important reminder to customers about our services. Garbage, recycling, and … [Read more...] about Winter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule for 2023
United States Environmental Protection Agency Awards $4 Million to City of Seattle for Solid Waste Infrastructure, Advancing Environmental Sustainability Efforts
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $4,000,000 grant to the City of Seattle for a Solid Waste Infrastructure project. Funding for … [Read more...] about United States Environmental Protection Agency Awards $4 Million to City of Seattle for Solid Waste Infrastructure, Advancing Environmental Sustainability Efforts
2023 Holiday Tips from SPU
Pumpkin Spice Lattes, step aside. Late November and December usher in all kinds of other seasonal drinks and foods (Latkes! Tamales! Lumpia! Turkey!) … [Read more...] about 2023 Holiday Tips from SPU
Seattle-Area Sees 44-Million-Gallon-Per-Day Drop in Water Usage – Inching Closer to The Regional Goal
On September 21 Seattle Public Utilities began asking its 1.5 million customers to voluntarily reduce their water use to help stretch the … [Read more...] about Seattle-Area Sees 44-Million-Gallon-Per-Day Drop in Water Usage – Inching Closer to The Regional Goal
Relicensing Work Begins on South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license for the City’s South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project is up for renewal, and Seattle City Light … [Read more...] about Relicensing Work Begins on South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project
Customers Share Water-Saving Tips, Plus Alex Chen Talks Water Supply and Climate Change
In this week’s update on Seattle’s regional water supply, we hear from five customers who share some of the measures they are taking at home to save … [Read more...] about Customers Share Water-Saving Tips, Plus Alex Chen Talks Water Supply and Climate Change
What to Do with All Those Raked Leaves
Fall is here, and that means beautiful, brilliant shades of red, orange, yellow, and green are blanketing yards, sidewalks, and streets. While lovely … [Read more...] about What to Do with All Those Raked Leaves
Water for People and Fish
Each Gallon Saved Keeps More Water in Our Rivers and Lakes for Fish and Wildlife Did you know that conserving water for people also conserves water … [Read more...] about Water for People and Fish
Keep it Up! Water Usage is Dropping and Here are More Ways to Save Water
Yes, Seattle, we are asking you to continue using less water. The mountain reservoirs that collect and store our drinking water are still low and have … [Read more...] about Keep it Up! Water Usage is Dropping and Here are More Ways to Save Water
Reducing Product Waste with Right to Repair
Have you ever had a small part on your phone, computer, or vacuum break, and it turns out that buying a new one is cheaper than trying to fix it? Or … [Read more...] about Reducing Product Waste with Right to Repair