How can you simultaneously fertilize your yard and mow your lawn? Switch to a mulching lawn mower. Mulching lawn mowers allow you to “grasscycle,” a lawn care technique that turns grass clippings into fertilizer by blowing them into the lawn as you mow. Also referred to as mulch-mowing, grasscycling saves… [ Keep reading ]
Recent research shows that latex paint and latex stain can safely be put in the garbage, if it’s dry or solidified first. Latex paint and latex stain are no longer accepted at Household Hazardous Waste facilities. Follow these steps to safely dispose of leftover latex paint and latex stain: With… [ Keep reading ]
Warmer temperatures signal the beginning of mosquito season, and that means taking precautions against West Nile Virus, a mosquito-borne disease. Most people bitten by an infected mosquito don’t get sick, but 20 percent of people bitten experience mild to severe flu-like symptoms. Less than one percent of those who experience… [ Keep reading ]
Be sure to clip the FREE car wash coupon in your July-August @ Your Service newsletter, which comes with your utility bill. Bert’s Car Wash Coupon is our way of saying thanks for choosing the most salmon-friendly way to clean your car. The coupon is good for a free tunnel… [ Keep reading ]
Last year, Seattle residents diverted more than 27,000 tons of food scraps from the landfill by putting them in their food and yard waste carts instead. Here are some tips we’ve received from our customers to help make kitchen scrap collection easy this summer: Store it! Use a container with… [ Keep reading ]
Pet waste pollutes. There are nearly 125,000 dogs in Seattle — they produce more than 42,000 lbs. of pet waste each day! Pet waste is full of bacteria and other disease causing organisms. If pet waste is not picked up, it can be washed into storm drains and down to… [ Keep reading ]
Make the best choice when maintaining your car – have your oil changed professionally. The risk of harmful spills is reduced, and your oil will be recycled. Regular maintenance by a professional also means harmful leaks and drips will be caught before they do more damage to waterways, wildlife and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s current water supply conditions at its reservoirs are good. Seattle’s regional source of water supply comes from two rain- and snow-fed watersheds in the Cascade Mountains, the Cedar River Watershed and the Tolt River Watershed. Our water supply reservoirs have now refilled to full reservoir storage levels despite the… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities invites you to join us for a FREE, family-friendly event in the Cedar River Watershed – WaterFest – on Saturday June 19 from 10 am – 4 pm. Bring the whole family for a day of hands-on water discovery while exploring the connections between watersheds, salmon, electricity,… [ Keep reading ]
Did you know that rechargeable batteries are not accepted in home garbage or recycling? Rechargeable batteries are considered environmentally preferable because they can be reused and reduce waste, but they contain toxic materials such as lead and cadmium, which should be kept out of landfills. It’s easy and free to… [ Keep reading ]
