Windy, rainy weather is here and so are our fall leaves. Unfortunately, leaves clog storm drains and can cause flooding on rainy days. You can help reduce flooding in your neighborhood by raking leaves before they reach street and by safely clearing leaves and other debris from storm drains. If… [ Keep reading ]
Projects range from community closets and restored furniture to tool reuse, outdoorgear repair and upcycled art Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM are proud to name the recipients of the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants, funding community -driven projects that aimto reduce waste, expand recycling and advance a circular economy in… [ Keep reading ]
Annual grants support circular economy projects that give materials a second life Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM have announced the recipients of the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants, recognizing five local organizations that are turning waste reduction ideas into real, community-driven action. Now in its eighth year, the program is… [ Keep reading ]
Many Seattle residents rely on alleys for garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection. Vegetation like trees, branches, hedges, and bamboo grows quickly in our region and can begin to reach into the alley, limiting the space our collection trucks need to safely enter and maneuver. When that happens, service for… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is proud to announce that the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) has selected SPU as a 2026 Sustainable Water Utility Management Award winner. The award will be presented October 27 at AMWA’s Executive Management Conference, hosted this year in Seattle. Read the Association of Metropolitan… [ Keep reading ]
Protecting Seattle Water at its source and ensuring that it remains “pure from the start” is an around-the-clock, daily operation. It involves a skilled team of watershed protection inspectors, water system operators, water quality analysts, water pipe workers, water resource managers, engineers, planners, educators, conservationists, and many more drinking water… [ Keep reading ]
Market Chef Food Heroes This summer, Seattle Public Utilities partnered with Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Market (NFM) to promote its “Love Food Stop Waste (LFSW)” program through chef-led demonstrations at local markets. The fun is continuing this fall and winter and we are excited to highlight this partnership during Food Waste… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is enhancing digital access to customer accounts and billing information to better serve our customers. Beginning September 25, customers with an existing Utility Services account may begin receiving digital notifications for past-due, urgent, and final shutoff notices. These notifications are in addition to regular bi-monthly bills… [ Keep reading ]
As part of our ongoing effort to support cleaner, greener, easier living in Seattle’s multifamily communities, Seattle Public Utilities is sending a new waste‑sorting mailer to every apartment resident citywide. It’s full of simple tips that make a big difference, both for your household and for our shared environment. Whether… [ Keep reading ]
Updated on October 13, 2026 with additional information and next steps Seattle Public Utilities is working with City, County, State, and Federal partners to address lead contamination found on the 4200 block of 23rd Ave W, as part of our work to ensure compliance with discharges related to our drainage… [ Keep reading ]
