Little by little, ounce by ounce, and pretty soon you have tons. Tons of paper never used, never made. A lot of waste prevented. That’s what happens if you join nearly 20,000 other Seattle households and start opting out of junk mail using the City’s web-based service at www.seattle.gov/stopjunkmail. It’s easy. … [ Keep reading ]
Paint out graffiti this July and August. Join Summer Paint Out – now in its second year. Whether you are a group or an individual, you can tackle graffiti in your neighborhood. We’ll supply you with FREE paint (white-brown-gray), rollers, brushes, scrapers, and gloves. Sign up today at www.seattle.gov/util/SummerPaintOut, or email daniel.sims@seattle.gov,… [ Keep reading ]
You can dispose of hazardous household materials and products – such as fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, oil-based paint and cleaning products – at the region’s Household Hazardous Waste Facilities. There is no fee. See locations and operating hours for: North Household Hazardous Waste Facility (12550 Stone Avenue North) South Household… [ Keep reading ]
July 1 is the day all Seattle retail stores – from groceries to department stores – must stop handing out lightweight plastic bags. What does it mean for me? Learn more about the ban from a shopper perspective by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions for Shoppers. Learn more about the… [ Keep reading ]
Try one of Seattle Public Utilities’ volunteer programs today! We’ll lend you FREE tools and supplies to… Adopt-A-Street: Clean up your street with litter grabbers, safety vests, gloves and bags. Paint Out Graffiti: Get rid of graffiti with paint, rollers, brushes, and screens. Stencil a Storm Drain: Protect our waterways with paint and… [ Keep reading ]
