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Normal Collections for Presidents’ Day

City Offers Bulky Item Garbage Collection Seattle garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for the Presidents’ Day Holiday, Monday,  February 21. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 am to ensure collection. The City of Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]

New Collection Calendars Available

2011 guide sent to single-family residents. Check your mailbox! Seattle Public Utilities recently mailed out the 2011 Residential Collection Calendar. The calendar provides information on the city’s solid waste services, including collection days, rates, and what goes in the garbage, food and yard waste, as well as recycling. If you… [ Keep reading ]

Side Sewer Repairs Can Cost

Homeowners and building owners are responsible for maintaining and repairing their side sewer, a section of pipe that carries wastewater from your home or building’s plumbing system to the public sewer main (usually located under the street). As the property owner, you are responsible for replacing any sidewalks and roadway… [ Keep reading ]

Save Money and Puget Sound

Make the best choice when maintaining your car – have your oil changed professionally. The risk of harmful spills is reduced, and your oil will be recycled. Regular maintenance by a professional also means harmful leaks and drips will be caught before they do more damage to waterways, wildlife and… [ Keep reading ]

Get Your Discounted Compost Container

Start the New Year off right by recycling your food scraps and food soiled paper. King County, the City of Seattle and Bartell Drugs are making it easier to start recycling food scraps. Now through February 10 stylish kitchen scrap containers and compostable bags are on sale at Bartell Drugs… [ Keep reading ]

Getting Started with Food Scrap Recycling

Select a kitchen collection container that suits your needs. 100 percent compostable kitchen bags for collecting food scraps are sold at many stores in King County. Residents of King County can request a free BioBag sample via e-mail. City of Seattle residents may contact Marcia Rutan. Ceramic or stainless steel… [ Keep reading ]