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Due to Winter Weather, Residential Collection in Seattle is delayed by one day this week: 12/20/22 – 12/24/22 UPDATES BELOW:

December 20, 2022

Due to winter weather conditions, there will be delayed residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste pickup in Seattle for customers in Seattle today, Tuesday, Dec. 20 through the rest of the week. SPU’s Household Hazardous Waste sites and transfer stations are closed to customers today, Tuesday Dec. 20 and will attempt to reopen tomorrow, weather permitting. 

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No Solid Waste Collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

December 19, 2019

Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, no garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste will be collected in Seattle on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Collections scheduled for Wednesday will occur on Thursday, and collections for the rest of the week will be delayed by one… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Public Utilities Encourages Waste Prevention Projects with Matching Grants

December 5, 2019

Recycling and composting are great, but not creating waste in the first place is even better! When we prevent waste, we help the environment, protect public health, build community and save money. That’s why Seattle Public Utilities is pleased to award grants totaling $100,000 to community groups that create or… [ Keep reading ]

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SPU’s Ground-Breaking Work in Urban Creek Restoration and Engineering Featured at Seattle International Film Festival

May 31, 2019

Seattle Public Utilities is pleased to announce that its work to control flooding in one Seattle neighborhood is prominently featured in a full-length documentary film at the 45th Annual Seattle International Film Festival. The unique film focused on the collaborative, groundbreaking project was one of only about 400 selected out… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Rolls Out Industry’s Greenest Fleet, Leads the Way in Solid Waste Pickup

May 29, 2019

Fossil fuel-free collection fleet supports Seattle’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2050 Seattle Public Utilities announced today the rollout of the City’s fossil fuel-free, primary collection fleet. The SPU “Green Fleet” will be made up of close to 200 contractor trucks powered by electricity, renewable natural gas and renewable diesel. The fleet includes two all-electric, full… [ Keep reading ]

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Free Sandbags Available in Flood-Prone Areas

October 17, 2018

Fall has arrived and it’s time to prepare for storm season! Seattle Public Utilities is offering a limited number of FREE filled sandbags to households and business owners in flood-prone areas. If you have experienced flooding in or around your home, you may want to consider using sandbags. While they… [ Keep reading ]

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Free Extra Yard Waste Collection for Seattle Customers in November

November 1, 2017

Rake leaves from drains to prevent flooding and set out for free pick up during November. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is providing free extra yard waste pick up for household customers from November 1-30, 2017. SPU provides this benefit to encourage residents to help keep storm drains clear of fallen… [ Keep reading ]

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Free Sandbags for Flood-Prone Areas

October 30, 2017

Storm season is underway and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is offering a limited number of free, filled sandbags to households or business owners in flood-prone areas.  If you’ve experienced, or come close to, flooding, you may want to consider using sandbags. Sandbags don’t seal out water, but can help redirect… [ Keep reading ]

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Recycling in Seattle grows for 13th consecutive year

July 18, 2017

In 2016 the city recycled 439,672 tons. But there’s still room for growth For the thirteenth consecutive year, Seattle’s recycling rate continued to grow — to almost 60 percent — and the city held its place as one of the top recycling municipalities in the nation. According to a new… [ Keep reading ]

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North Transfer Station closed July 4; all residential solid waste collection on normal schedule

June 30, 2017

Wallingford facility closure will reduce traffic. South Transfer Station will be open. The North Transfer station in Wallingford will be closed to decrease traffic in the neighborhood from the 4th of July event at Gasworks park.  The South Transfer station will be open for customers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30… [ Keep reading ]

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