Seattle Public Utilities is giving away reusable bags, kitchen compost bags and kitchen compost containers for free at the Out to Lunch concert series. August 22: Two Union Square, 12 pm — 1:30 pm August 29: Occidental Square, 5:30 pm — 7 pm August 31: Westlake Park, 12 pm — 1:30 pm… [ Keep reading ]
If you have leftover paint it is best to use it up or give it away for someone else to use. Latex paint is not hazardous, but it must be solidified before it can go in the garbage with the lid off. Latex paint can be hardened by adding cat… [ Keep reading ]
Play & Win! Seattle Public Utilities is giving away reusable bags, kitchen compost bags and kitchen compost containers for free at several events this month. July 13 Denny Triangle Out To Lunch Concert July 14-15 Dragon Fest July 18 Bank of America Plaza Out To Lunch Concert July 19 Lake City… [ Keep reading ]
Fireworks are banned in Seattle. Leaving unused 4th of July fireworks around your house can be a dangerous to your children, pets, and your home. Fireworks, ammunition and explosives are NOT accepted at any of the local Household Hazardous Waste collection sites. Here are locations for proper fireworks disposal: City… [ 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 ]
Out with the old and in with the less toxic Give your house a fresh start with a good spring cleaning. Dig into those dark places and you’ll likely find some hazardous things; stuff like bug sprays, automotive products, lawn and garden chemicals, drain and oven cleaners, paint strippers, home… [ Keep reading ]
April 28 is National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day. The day highlights the critical need for ongoing and sustainable safe drug disposal programs. Learn where you can take your old prescription medicine It’s just a click away. Why Take Back Your Meds? Safe disposal to reduce medicines in the environment. Large amounts… [ Keep reading ]
Big Dig Saturday, April 14 – 1 p.m. Get a bag of free compost and a chance to compete for $6,000 in prizes at the Big Dig, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Seattle Tilth’s Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands. Hosted by garden expert Ciscoe Morris, 20 lucky drawing… [ Keep reading ]
Larry from Wedgewood and Julie from West Seattle won today’s passes to the April 14 Big Dig. Hurry! Find Corey the Compostable Apple Core in one of 30 Seattle locations by April 11 and get a free bag of compost and a chance to win $6,000 in prizes, including a garden makeover. Here… [ Keep reading ]
Jenna from Laurelhurst, Alicia from White Center, Emily from Maple Leaf and Deann from Columbia City are today’s Big Dig Scavenger Hunt drawing winners. Hurry! Find Corey the Compostable Apple Core in one of 30 Seattle locations by April 11 and get a free bag of compost and a chance… [ Keep reading ]
