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Normal garbage pickup on MLK Day

SEATTLE — Seattle garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Monday, Jan. 17.  Seattle Public Utilities customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. The City of Seattle’s North Recycling… [ Keep reading ]

Help Paying Bills this Weekend

Having trouble paying your Seattle Public Utilities or Seattle City Light bill? Help is available. Stop by Southwest Youth and Family Services in West Seattle this Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm and get signed up for the Utility Discount Program. The program is based on… [ Keep reading ]

Garbage Pickup on Schedule Today

SEATTLE — Garbage, recycling, food and yard waste collection is on schedule in the City of Seattle today, Wednesday, Jan. 12. Due to weather conditions, some routes will be starting and finishing later than usual. Customers could experience pickup times later than usual. Look up your collection day here: http://www2.cityofseattle.net/util/services/calendar/lookup.asp,… [ Keep reading ]

Utility Assistance Signup Event

As a part of Seattle Public Utilities’ and Seattle City Lights’ Utility Discount Program, signup events have been held around the city. The program is based on income. See if you qualify to get 50 percent off your bill. Get signed up on January 14-16, from 9 a.m. – 3… [ Keep reading ]

Too Many Recyclables?

Many Seattle residents wonder how they can fit all their wrapping paper, boxes, bottles and other recyclables into their cart after the holidays.   Here’s a tip: Seattle residents can always recycle as much as they want at no extra charge. Simply put additional recyclables in sturdy bins or boxes next… [ Keep reading ]

School Program Gets Award

The Washington Green Schools program received the Environmental Education Association of Washington’s Organizational Excellence Award for its promotion of environmental stewardship. Thirty-one Seattle primary and secondary schools participate in Washington Green Schools, which provides a free web-based structure, tools and resources to help schools reduce their environmental footprint and utility… [ Keep reading ]

We Speak Your Language

Callers to SPU’s Emergency Services Line Receive Interpretation in 14 Languages Winter storms can cause flooding, drainage or sewer backups, or significant ponding on streets. Seattle Public Utilities’ Operations Response Center, at 206-386-1800, is the place customers should call when they experience these conditions.  However, until recently, callers to the… [ Keep reading ]

Manage Garbage Service Online

Managing your garbage service is just a click away. Look Up Collection Day Report Missed Collection Change Can Size Replace Lost or Damaged Garbage Can

Still Time to Recycle Trees

 Seattle Residents can recycle Christmas trees at no charge until January 9 Seattle residents who subscribe to curbside food and yard waste collection can put their trees and greens out on their regular collection day at no extra charge through January 9. Trees should be cut into sections of six… [ Keep reading ]