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Free Toilets for Income-Qualified Customers

Toilets are a household’s biggest water user — making up almost 30 percent of your indoor water usage. Old, leaky models can impact your utility bill. Consider replacing them with our help! Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) provides free toilets for income-qualified homeowners. For example, a family of four making less… [ Keep reading ]

Report Pollution, Flooding, Graffiti and Illegal Dumping Online

Use one of our handy online reporting tools when you see a problem around Seattle. Report pollution Report a plugged storm drain Report graffiti Report illegal dumping   Thank you for keeping our city one of the best places to live.

North Transfer Station Closing January 20

Seattle Public Utilities is getting ready to replace the North Transfer Station (1350 North 34th Street) with a more modern and efficient facility that will meet the growing future needs of the city. To prepare for the demolition and rebuild work, the current station will close after 5:30 p.m. on… [ Keep reading ]

Save a Trip to the Dump: Schedule a bulky item collection.

Do you have an old appliance or mattress lying around? Call Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Customer Service at 206-684-3000 to request a bulky item collection. Customers must be authorized to make charges on the SPU utility account. Bulky item charges Charges for bulky item collections will appear on your utility… [ Keep reading ]

Register Now! January 11 West Seattle Auto Leaks Class

Spaces are still available for the January 11 Auto Leaks Class at West Seattle High School’s Automotive Center — register now. The class is from 9 am to 1 pm. The class – valued at $125 – is FREE! At the class you will: Learn more about your car, including… [ Keep reading ]

New Electronics? Recycle the Old!

Many electronics, especially TVs and computers, contain toxic materials and are banned from the garbage, yard waste and curbside recycling containers. Seattle residents, have plenty of convenient and easy options for recycling their unwanted electronics. Contact www.ecyclewashington.org or 1-800-RECYCLE for free computer and TV drop-off locations. Also visit www.takeitbacknetwork.org  for… [ Keep reading ]

Have a Recycling Question?

 Ask Evelyn the Envelope and maximize your recycling. Use her “Look It Up” tool at www.seattle.gov/util/LookItUp. Or, follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EvelynTheEnvelope.