With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to share an important reminder to customers about our services. Garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste will not be collected on the following upcoming holidays: During the weeks of Christmas and New Years, there will be a one-day delay for solid… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to welcome the newest members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)! SWAC is a dynamic and essential group dedicated to shaping the future of waste management in our city. SWAC plays a vital role in guiding SPU’s work on solid waste management, offering… [ Keep reading ]
For the past six years, SPU and WM have partnered to award $10,000 through the ReThink Waste Grant to local organizations that reflect Seattle’s commitment to waste reduction. We are excited to announce this year’s recipients! Funding will go to two small businesses and two local nonprofits in the South… [ Keep reading ]
Exciting news for moviegoers and environmental enthusiasts alike! The City of Seattle is partnering with SIFF and r.World in a new initiative to implement reusable cups at SIFF Cinema locations. The Reuse Seattle program aims to replace single-use cups with sustainable alternatives, championing the fight against climate change. Patrons at… [ Keep reading ]
The start of the new year can inspire a fresh start to declutter and organize our living spaces. You might stumble upon a collection of old batteries or outdated electronics. How you handle these has changed as of January 1, 2024, and a new rule is in place – batteries… [ Keep reading ]
As we usher in the new year, Seattle is embarking on a journey towards a future without waste! Our city is at the forefront of sustainable practices and committed to reducing, reusing, and preventing waste at the source by embracing a culture of using and producing less. The Seattle Public… [ Keep reading ]
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, some customers in Seattle will be on a one-day delayed collection schedule. Transfer stations will be open this MLK Day. If you are in this service area: You will have your garbage, recycling, and yard/food waste collections on a one-day delay beginning… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is offering these winter tips so you can be ready for what the Pacific Northwest might bring to households and businesses this season – cold temperatures, ice, and snow. In this blog, we’ll discuss protecting your home and water pipes, as well as when and how… [ Keep reading ]
With the holiday season upon us, we wanted to share an important reminder to customers about our services. Garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste will not be collected on the following upcoming holidays: On those days, and for the remainder of the week, service will be delayed one day. For example,… [ Keep reading ]
On November 2, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was notified by its solid waste contractor, Recology, about a cyber security incident it experienced involving its routing and customer information system. SPU is working closely with Seattle IT and Recology to understand the extent of the incident and whether any customer information… [ Keep reading ]
