Win or lose, it’s safe to say it’s not a football watch party without a few essentials – the food of course! Have you already started planning out your Super Bowl nacho spread? Do you have the perfect chili recipe for tailgating? Are you an expert hotdog chef complete with… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that winter is the perfect time to start planning and preparing your garden for spring? It’s true! Aside from pruning woody trees and shrubs, winter is a great time to take care of some much needed garden maintenance including: Making planting plans Covering bare soil with woody… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day, some customers in Seattle will be on a one-day delayed collection schedule. The delayed collections are due to a new Recology and Teamster’s labor agreement that now recognizes MLK Day as a non-service day. Seattle Public Utilities and the City of Seattle fully support recognition of this holiday and a… [ Keep reading ]
Solid waste collections are on a normal schedule for the week of Monday, January 10th. Customers who were missed over the last two weeks can set out extra garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste for no charge. Customers should set out their garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste on their regular collection… [ Keep reading ]
In late December 2021, Seattle experienced collection delays for most residential customers due to snow and ice. These delays can make it difficult to know when your next collection is going to be, and we have answers! Question: What should I do if my collection was missed last week (12/27/21-1/1/22)? Answer: Residential customers… [ Keep reading ]
UPDATE: Jan 3, 2022 5pm Collection contractors attempted residential collections today, Monday January 3, and determined there are still unsafe road conditions in neighborhoods that has delayed some collections. This will have impacts throughout the week and there will be delays in residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup for… [ Keep reading ]
Due to remaining icy and unsafe conditions on many residential streets, residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup are canceled for Friday, December 31. Transfer stations and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will remain open with normal hours. All collections are scheduled to resume next week starting Monday, Jan 3. All missed residential customers are permitted to set… [ Keep reading ]
SPU SERVICE UPDATES (last updated 12/28/21, 8:19 PM) Commercial & multifamily collections will resume on 12/29. Transfer stations and Hazardous Waste drop-off remain open with normal hours. Monday (12/27) residential customers will be collected Monday (1/3). Tuesday (12/28) residential customers will be collected Tuesday (1/4). *Wednesday (12/29) residential customers will be collected Thursday… [ Keep reading ]
It has been an extraordinary year at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU). Despite the numerous challenges brought on by the pandemic, SPU staff adjusted and adapted, and we sustained and grew our successful partnership with the community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. Our 2021-2026 Strategic Business Plan lays out our priorities as a utility: Delivering Equitable Essential Services Stewarding Environment and Health Empowering Our Customers, Community,… [ Keep reading ]
With a new year approaching it only seems fitting that Seattle start 2022 with new attractive Garbage and Recycling cans. After all, we do live in one of the most scenic and beautiful places around so why shouldn’t our litter cans reflect that beauty? Look for these cans first in… [ Keep reading ]
