Properly disposing of household medicines has numerous benefits. Protect your family. Returning unwanted medications makes your home safer. Return unwanted medicines for free and safe disposal – learn how! Protect our community. Proper and safe disposal prevents theft and other misuse of medications. What’s the safest way to dispose of unwanted… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s current water supply conditions at its reservoirs are good. However, Seattle Public Utilities is closely monitoring and tracking our water supply and instream resources as we are now into the spring reservoir refill season. Last week, 1.12 inches and 2.30 inches of precipitation were recorded in our Cedar and… [ Keep reading ]
There is still time to clean up your neighborhood. Join other citizens around Seattle making their neighborhoods more livable. Now in its 24th year, Spring Clean is Seattle’s premier public space cleanup program.This year’s Spring Clean runs until May 31. Participants are eligible to receive FREE resources from Seattle Public… [ Keep reading ]
The Garden Hotline is free, fast and reliable. The solutions are practical, safe and effective. Ask the Garden Hotline about: What vegetables to plant in April? How to build a rain garden? What fertilizers are best for your lawn? What soil to get for your raised vegetable beds? How to… [ Keep reading ]
Composting is coming to a restaurant near you. Beginning July 1, the City of Seattle will require all restaurants to use only approved compostable or recyclable throw-away or take-out food service ware and packaging. This effort will help keep 6,000 tons of waste out of the landfill every year. Look… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE — With reports that Teamsters Local 174 garbage and yard waste drivers will remain on the job today, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is asking Friday customers to put out their garbage, recycling and yard waste by 7 a.m. The contract between Waste Management and Teamsters Local 174 garbage and… [ Keep reading ]
Sign up for the City of Seattle’s new Apartment/Condo Conservation E-News, where you can learn about discounts, offers, tips and advice for Seattle multi-family customers.
Join Seattle Public Utilities staff and your neighbors to learn about the design for the new solid waste transfer station in South Park. Materials and information will be available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. When: Wednesday, March 31, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Where: South Park Community Center, 8319 8th… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities will be blogging and tweeting about our water supply every Wednesday. During warmer months, water use increases as more residents are watering lawns and gardens. Please use water wisely. You’ll also save money on your utility bill. Peak residential water rates are in effect, beginning May 16… [ Keep reading ]
Consider downsizing. More Seattleites are recycling and composting, and more items are now allowed in your recycling and food and yard waste carts. That means garbage cans are less full. Compare the rates. Savings may be in your future. Changing your can size is just a click away. You can… [ Keep reading ]
