Road conditions permitting, collections will resume Saturday Due to icy conditions, there will be no residential garbage pickup in Seattle today – Friday, January 20. There will also be only limited commercial service. Road conditions permitting, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste service will resume tomorrow — with customers scheduled for… [ Keep reading ]
With warmer temperatures and rain predicted later this week, Seattle Public Utilities is asking residents to keep their local street drains clear of snow and debris. Melting snow can overwhelm storm drains by filling them with ice, leaves and accumulated street debris, and result in localized flooding. In Seattle, there are… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — With more snow and cold temperatures on the way, Seattle Public Utilities is asking residents to locate their street drains and keep them clear of snow and debris. Melting snow can overwhelm storm drains by filling them with ice, leaves and accumulated street debris, resulting in backed up gutters… [ Keep reading ]
Packers? Packed up. Steelers? Broken. Falcons? Flown. 38 percent of Seattle composters thought Green Bay would make it all the way to the big game, and they’re not the only ones disappointed. Upsets abounded this playoff season. Who’s going to star in your bowl party on Feb. 5? Vote by Saturday… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — Even before the heavy equipment has cleared out, a North American river otter (Lutra canadensis) has moved into the new habitat being created along the shores of the Duwamish River, at Slip 4, as part of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund cleanup. A video shared by Seattle Public… [ Keep reading ]
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What to do when you have too much stuff? Seattle residents can always recycle as much as they want at no extra charge. Simply put additional recyclables in sturdy bins or boxes next to your recycling cart on your regular collection day. Remember to flatten empty cardboard boxes and do… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle food and yard waste, garbage and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 16. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. The City of Seattle’s North Recycling and Disposal Station… [ Keep reading ]
Join the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service For the fourth year in a row, volunteers will be picking up litter along and in the Ship Canal. Volunteers will be meeting at the north corner of the Fremont PCC at Noon, Monday, January 16. Participants will get free doughnuts,… [ Keep reading ]
Free! Auto Leaks Class January 14 Start the new year out right and learn more about your car and how and where most leaks occur. You’ll get your car looked over and discover any fixes that need to be made. The best part – it’s FREE! The class is lead… [ Keep reading ]
