Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is expanding access to Utility Assistance resources with new, in‑person support hours at the Seattle Municipal Tower (SMT). Beginning June 2nd, customers can now speak directly with Utility Assistance staff every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the 4th-floor Customer Service Desk…. [ Keep reading ]
Your utility bill includes three different services: Drinking Water, Drainage & Sewer, and Solid Waste. Extra fees—if they apply—are listed on page 3 of your bill. Reviewing this page each billing cycle helps ensure you know exactly what you’re being charged for. If you have questions or concerns, our customer… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle’s warm spring weather is a great reminder that we need to keep our bodies hydrated, and the timing could not be more perfect as the U.S. celebrates Drinking Water Week from May 3 to 9. To commemorate Drinking Water Week, Seattle Public Utilities has unveiled seven new drinking water… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle now has a new place where people can find reclaimed wood for building and home projects. The Salvage Lumber Warehouse in SODO is officially open, thanks to a partnership between Seattle Public Utilities, Earthwise Architectural Salvage, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The warehouse gives old lumber a… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM are inviting Seattle community organizations, small businesses, and nonprofits to apply for the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants. Now in its eighth year, this program supports creative, community-driven projects that reduce waste, increase recycling, and expand composting in Seattle neighborhoods. From circular-economy pilots to reuse… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is ready to break ground on the Lakeridge Slope Stabilization Project. This is an important step toward restoring Taylor Creek and protecting the Rainier Beach community from flooding and environmental harm. What is the Lakeridge Slope Stabilization Project? SPU owns and maintains a sewer line buried… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle, WA — Seattle is preparing to welcome the world in 2026, and our city is already hard at work making sure our streets and public spaces reflect the pride and care of the communities that call Seattle home. The newly released Seattle Clean City 2025 Community Impact Report showcases… [ Keep reading ]
Spring is a great time to help keep Seattle clean, green, and connected. As the days get longer, Seattle Public Utilities invites residents to take simple actions that support healthy neighborhoods, reduce waste, protect water, and care for the environment. Whether you volunteer, reduce waste, prevent pollution, or conserve water,… [ Keep reading ]
In the Seattle area, our drinking water comes from the Cedar and Tolt River watersheds. These reservoirs depend on a combination of steady fall and winter rains and accumulated snowpack in the mountains that melts gradually in the spring and summer. This year started with below-normal snowpack: we’re currently at around 50% of… [ Keep reading ]
Earth Month is here, and what better way to celebrate than by rolling up your sleeves (metaphorically—no actual garbage handling required!) and helping shape the future of Seattle’s waste and recycling services? Seattle Public Utilities’ Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is recruiting new volunteer members for 2026 to serve a… [ Keep reading ]
