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Cold weather ahead: protect your pipes!

With cold temperatures — and even some snow — in the forecast, it’s time to make sure you and your home are prepared to weather whatever Mother Nature sends our way. Prep Your Pipes Freezing temperatures can burst water pipes around your home, potentially causing serious property damage and wasting… [ Keep reading ]

Recycle Your Holidays

Between Thanksgiving  and New Year’s Day, U.S. household waste increases by 25 percent—that’s about 1 million tons per week! Want to do your part to cut down on that extra waste? Check out this list of how-to’s for holiday recycling in Seattle:

Wondering About Wildlife on December 28

Looking for something to do with the kids during winter school break? Join Seattle Public Utilities for a fun-filled day discovering wildlife in the Cedar River Watershed! The Wondering About Wildlife program is a chance to discover what kinds of wildlife live in Seattle’s largest protected watershed through hands-on activities, crafts, presentations, and… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle’s new North Transfer Station is now open for business

Located at 1350 N. 34th St., in the Wallingford-Fremont area, the environmentally friendly state-of-the-art $108 million facility will provide superior recycling and reuse capabilities along with safe and efficient handling of the city’s garbage. The new station is expected to serve Seattle’s mounting solid waste demands for at least the… [ Keep reading ]