Out with the old and in with the less toxic Give your house a fresh start with a good spring cleaning. Dig into those dark places and you’ll likely find some hazardous things; stuff like bug sprays, automotive products, lawn and garden chemicals, drain and oven cleaners, paint strippers, home maintenance products [More]

Paint out graffiti this July and August. Join Summer Paint Out – now in its second year. Whether you are a group or an individual, you can tackle graffiti in your neighborhood. We’ll supply you with FREE paint (white-brown-gray), rollers, brushes, scrapers, and gloves. Sign up today at www.seattle.gov/util/SummerPaintOut, or email daniel.sims@seattle.gov, [More]

Thank you for choosing the best way to wash your car! Look for your 50 percent off car wash coupon with your next Seattle Public Utilities bill. It’s good at any Puget Sound Car Wash Associationmember location. Washing your car on the street or driveway sends soap and grime into the nearest storm [More]

Seattle Water: Mountain Fresh Right to Your Faucet The 2011 Drinking Water Quality Report, arriving in mailboxes this week, shows that Seattle’s tap water continues to be some of the best in the nation. Not only is our water exceptional, it also tastes great, as measured by our taste test lab. Why is [More]

Join us for Mother’s Day tea (or coffee) and snacks at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center. Relax and watch a slide show about the watershed. Stroll around and enjoy a short tour of the education center campus and learn the story of Rattlesnake Lake. Discover fun tidbits about moms (human and [More]

Join the next City Business Casual event: What's Next for Green Business? Climate, Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Development. When: Thursday, May 10, 5 pm to 7 pm Where: Mayflower Park Hotel (405 Olive Way) Event guests include: Mike O'Brien, Seattle City Councilmember Kevin Burrell, Executive Director, ECOSS Kevin J. Dingle, President/Founder, Sustaining Structures Ray [More]

Take care of Seattle. It’s simple. Pick up litter Protect salmon by stenciling storm drains Paint out graffiti Remove invasive plants We’ll help you with FREE litter cleanup bags, gloves, safety vests, and waste disposal permits. Get Started! Call 206-233-7187 or go to www.seattle.gov/util/SpringClean. [More]

Join SPU during Water and Habitat Weekend, this weekend at Seattle Center, part of the Next 50 anniversary celebration. Pick up a reusable cloth bag and reduce plastic-bag waste. Learn about our urban watersheds and how we can protect Seattle’s waterways in the exhibit and activity tents. Find out how easy it [More]

Spring Clean runs through May. Spring is here and that means it’s time for Spring Clean – Seattle’s premier community cleanup event. Seattle Public Utilities invites you and your neighbors to participate! This program is a partnership of volunteers and Seattle Public Utilities, the Department of Neighborhoods, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and [More]

Don’t get stuck with a high bill from a leaky toilet! Qualified customers in Seattle can get up to two free water-efficient toilets and have them installed by a licensed plumber for free if they meet our income guidelines. Toilets are the main source of water use in the home, accounting for [More]