Due to winter weather, residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collections will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Solid … [Read more...] about Jan 15, 2020 – Residential Collection Continuing with 1-day Delay
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Jan 14, 2020 – Winter Weather Impacting Solid Waste Residential Customers
Unsafe, icy roads are impacting residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection today in specific areas. SPU contractors will run … [Read more...] about Jan 14, 2020 – Winter Weather Impacting Solid Waste Residential Customers
What to Do In Case of Interrupted Collection Services Due to Weather
Winter weather is in the forecast for the upcoming week and that means we may experience some delays in service from time to time. If we … [Read more...] about What to Do In Case of Interrupted Collection Services Due to Weather
Tips for Weatherproofing Pipes for Winter Storms
Winter is coming… and you may not be too shocked by that fact as it tends to happen ever year. But for those of you who are looking for some … [Read more...] about Tips for Weatherproofing Pipes for Winter Storms
New Year, New Resolution: Keep Plastic Bags and Plastic Wrap Out of Recycling
As of January 1, 2020, plastic bags and plastic wrap will no longer be accepted in curbside recycling bins. For more information, check out the … [Read more...] about New Year, New Resolution: Keep Plastic Bags and Plastic Wrap Out of Recycling
Compost Your Tree for Free
Good news, Seattle residents – you can compost your Christmas trees and other holiday greens for free through January 31, 2020! Just place trees … [Read more...] about Compost Your Tree for Free
No Solid Waste Collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, no garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste will be collected in Seattle on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and … [Read more...] about No Solid Waste Collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Seattle Public Utilities Encourages Waste Prevention Projects with Matching Grants
Recycling and composting are great, but not creating waste in the first place is even better! When we prevent waste, we help the environment, protect … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Utilities Encourages Waste Prevention Projects with Matching Grants
Applications for SPU’s Waste-Free Community Matching Grants are now open!
Seattle Public Utilities is excited to announce that applications for our Waste-Free Communities Matching Grant are now open! Awards up to $20,000 are … [Read more...] about Applications for SPU’s Waste-Free Community Matching Grants are now open!
How SPU Prepares for Storm Season (and what you can do to help)
Storm season in Seattle can bring challenges like flooding, frozen pipes, and icy roads. We work hard to prepare for these challenges before winter … [Read more...] about How SPU Prepares for Storm Season (and what you can do to help)
Holiday Garbage, Recycle, and Food/Yard Waste Collection Schedule
Garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste are not collected on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day. On those days, and for the remainder of the … [Read more...] about Holiday Garbage, Recycle, and Food/Yard Waste Collection Schedule
This Holiday Season, Keep Oil and Grease out of Your Pipes
If one of your first thoughts when the holidays arrive is, “Time to eat!” you’re not alone. Many of our holiday celebrations are centered around big … [Read more...] about This Holiday Season, Keep Oil and Grease out of Your Pipes