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Seattle Spring Together!

We can all help to keep Seattle clean & green while building community with our neighbors. As the days grow longer and spring awakens, we have the perfect opportunities for you to make a difference in our beautiful city throughout April and May. ...

Glass recycling is back in action! 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to share that glass placed in your residential blue bin is once again being recycled into new products, thanks to major improvements in regional infrastructure and new partnerships. What Happened to Glass Recycling? In 2024, Seattle had to pause regular glass recycling after the… [ Keep reading ]

Used Tires: Seattle is Taking Action on Illegal Dumping

llegal tire dumping isn’t just unsightly; it’s also dangerous. And it’s on the rise. Across Seattle, hundreds of used tires are being abandoned in greenbelts, public rights-of-way, and other community spaces. Since 2022, we have seen an 82% increase in large-scale illegal dumping, often involving dozens or even hundreds of… [ Keep reading ]

2025 Washington State Legislative Session Outcomes  

Recycling Reform Act and Right to Repair Pass, budget shortfall impacts, and more On April 27, the Washington State Legislature concluded its 2025 legislative session after passing the state’s two-year (2025-27) biennial budget. As anticipated, it was a tough budget year, as the state faces a $16 billion deficit over… [ Keep reading ]

A Win for Recycling: Seattle Helps Pass EPR in 2025 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) leadership was instrumental in helping to pass a new state law that will make recycling easier, more consistent, and more effective—not just across the state, but right here in Seattle too. It’s called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The bill requires companies that make packaging and paper… [ Keep reading ]

Why Are There Yellow Bags All Over Seattle? Here’s the Scoop

Have you gone on a walk or drive around Seattle and spotted those bright yellow bags? We’re pretty sure you’ve seen them. Curious about what they’re for? We’ve got the answers. Those yellow bags come from our Adopt a Street (AAS) program! This program provides free supplies, like yellow trash… [ Keep reading ]

Water Outage in Seattle Crown Hill Neighborhood—Boil Water Advisory Lifted

Update, 5 am, April 5: Crown Hill Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Lifted Water Service Completely Restored and Confirmed Safe to Drink Water service has been restored to the Crown Hill neighborhood following a water main break that impacted nearly 3,000 households and businesses late Wednesday night. Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU)… [ Keep reading ]

Time to learn more about the South Fork Tolt! 

FERC issues Study Plan Determination – marking a new phase in relicensing work On February 13, FERC issued their formal Study Plan Determination. It is a significant milestone that moves us into the next phase of work to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. This license allows the City of… [ Keep reading ]

SPU Highlights Clean City Accomplishments in 2024 Impact Report

SEATTLE (March 5, 2025) – Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) collected more than 4.1 million pounds of litter, illegally dumped items, and other waste from public streets and areas throughout Seattle last year, totaling 13.8 million pounds from 2022 to 2024, according to a new community impact report released today. In… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Public Utilities Welcomes New Class of Water Pipe Worker Apprentices 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) welcomed a new class of Water Pipe Worker Apprentices yesterday. James Sykes, Tevita Moimoi, Tevita Puloka, Michael Calderon, Ivan Tyrsin, Brian McBain, Palko Rezucha, Jordan Workman, Victoria Asuega, Alex Navarro, Guy Durham, and Deonté Johnson will begin a rigorous, hands-on training experience that will prepare them… [ Keep reading ]

Wednesday customers reminder and be prepared for snow!

We aren’t quite out of the woods yet with the winter weather this week, so here are a few reminders: