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Food Waste Prevention: Composting

Food waste is a significant problem. Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The good news is that we can implement changes that can make a big difference. During the month of September, the… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s water is safe to drink

Recent news stories discussed a report by The Environmental Working Group (EWG) that said the chemical compound Hexavalent chromium (chromium(VI), Cr(VI), chromium 6) has been detected in water supplies for most U.S. cities, including Seattle. Seattle’s water—and the water Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) provides to other local water utilities—is safe… [ Keep reading ]

Food Waste Prevention: “Love Food, Stop Waste” Program

Food waste is a significant problem. Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The good news is that we can implement changes that can make a big difference. During the month of September, SPU… [ Keep reading ]

Food Waste Prevention: Use It

Food waste is a significant problem. Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The good news is that we can implement changes that can make a big difference. During the month of September, SPU… [ Keep reading ]

Traffic Advisory: Sewer bypass equipment in traffic lane near I-5 S on-ramp at Mercer

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) emergency repair crew responded to an overflow near the on-ramp to I-5 Southbound at Mercer Street Friday, Sept. 2. A bypass and pump system is in place and traffic is moving in one lane around the equipment. SPU anticipates the bypass equipment will be in place… [ Keep reading ]

Food Waste Prevention: Storage

Food waste is a significant problem. Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The good news is that we can implement changes that can make a big difference. During the month of September, SPU… [ Keep reading ]

Food Waste Prevention: the Grocery Store

Food waste is a significant problem. Americans throw away approximately $165 billion worth of food each year, according to a recent study by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The good news is that we can implement changes that can make a big difference. During the month of September, the… [ Keep reading ]

Normal Solid Waste Collection Schedule on Labor Day

Seattle garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste collections will be on normal schedule for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5. Seattle Public Utilities customers should place their containers out by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. Customers can report a missed garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste collection after 6… [ Keep reading ]