Turn your kitchen waste into fertile soil. Do Compost: Vegetables and fruits, bread, grains, spoiled food, coffee filters and tea bags, eggshells, fruit from yard, and food soiled paper or cardboard. Don’t Compost: Meat, fish, dairy (these attract rats), or pet waste (bag it, and put in trash). Systems for… [ 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. This is the time when mountain streamflows from the rain and spring season snowmelt… [ Keep reading ]
Plan your trip to avoid waiting in long lines Check out the new wait-line web cams at Seattle Public Utilities’ North Transfer Station and South Transfer Station. Some other tips to follow: Busiest times are Monday mornings as well as Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays… [ Keep reading ]
Putting the right plant in the right place helps plants thrive With the arrival of spring, many green-thumbed residents are turning their attention to their gardens. But choosing plants that will thrive in the Northwest can be daunting, even for experienced gardeners. What plants will grow in dry, shady areas?… [ 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. This is the time when mountain streamflows from the rain and spring season snowmelt… [ Keep reading ]
Introduction to Drip Irrigation Drip irrigation is a convenient, water-efficient way to water both food and ornamental gardens. In this class you’ll get an overview of types of drip irrigation, the parts you need, and steps to plan a custom system. This introductory class is designed to prepare you for… [ Keep reading ]
What’s up: Every year school groups and other organizations use charitable car washes to raise money. Why you care: Soap, automotive fluids, and roadway dirt from washing cars go straight into nearby storm drains that lead directly to lakes, streams, and Puget Sound. This harms fish and wildlife. What you… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities has a range of programs to enhance Seattle’s quality of life through clean streets and beautiful neighborhoods. Litter and graffiti are more than eyesores. Seattle rains can wash litter and illegally dumped material into storm drains, which lowers water quality. If graffiti is tolerated, it sends vandals… [ 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. This is the time when mountain streamflows from the rain and spring season snowmelt… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities has a fun and interactive game to teach both kids and adults how to properly use our recycling, yard waste, and garbage containers. The game is free, online, and educational. With this new game, pretty soon your kids will be teaching you! The Where Does It Go?… [ Keep reading ]
