In late June, the City of Seattle received national accolades with an All-America City Award issued by the National Civic League. A jury of national civic leaders recognized the City of Seattle for the community engagement work of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with Seattle City Light, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
On Wednesday, August 20 sewage from a broken sewer pipe entered a part of the drainage system upstream of Mount Baker Park. This part of the drainage system drains onto a rocky land area on the shore of Lake Washington. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) stopped the sewer overflow at approximately… [ Keep reading ]
Our community programs recently hosted our inaugural Volunteer Appreciation Event, a celebration of the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to supporting our programs and serving the community. Volunteers are the backbone of many SPU programs. They don’t just show up; they show what it means to… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to share that glass placed in your residential blue bin is once again being recycled into new products, thanks to major improvements in regional infrastructure and new partnerships. What Happened to Glass Recycling? In 2024, Seattle had to pause regular glass recycling after the… [ Keep reading ]
Recycling Reform Act and Right to Repair Pass, budget shortfall impacts, and more On April 27, the Washington State Legislature concluded its 2025 legislative session after passing the state’s two-year (2025-27) biennial budget. As anticipated, it was a tough budget year, as the state faces a $16 billion deficit over… [ Keep reading ]
“The Biggest Overhaul of our Recycling System in Decades” Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was instrumental in helping to pass a new state law that will make recycling easier, more affordable, and more effective across the state. It’s called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The bill puts companies that make packaging and paper… [ Keep reading ]
We can all help to keep Seattle clean & green while building community with our neighbors. As the days grow longer and spring awakens, we have the perfect opportunities for you to make a difference in our beautiful city throughout April and May. Read on to learn about our programs… [ Keep reading ]
FERC issues Study Plan Determination – marking a new phase in relicensing work On February 13, FERC issued their formal Study Plan Determination. It is a significant milestone that moves us into the next phase of work to relicense the South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric Project. This license allows the City of… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE (March 5, 2025) – Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) collected more than 4.1 million pounds of litter, illegally dumped items, and other waste from public streets and areas throughout Seattle last year, totaling 13.8 million pounds from 2022 to 2024, according to a new community impact report released today. In… [ Keep reading ]
Following this week’s snow, solid waste pick up schedules have shifted. Thursday customers were picked up Friday. Friday customers will be picked up Saturday. Wednesday customers can put their carts away until next Wednesday. Customers missed this week (Wednesday customers) will be allowed to set out twice their normal amount… [ Keep reading ]
