Yongkang Zhou, who works for the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), stood in an alley that can easily be overlooked in the multi-ethnic neighborhood, just blocks from Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park. “Some visitors just come here to park and go to the stadiums or head to a train… [ 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 ]
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 ]
Washington’s 2026 state legislative session concluded on March 12 after passing a supplemental budget. This year, state legislators struggled with declining revenues and negative budget impacts from the federal government. Here’s a report on the outcomes of SPU’s legislative priorities and shares how the Utility will continue to work toward the goal of more affordable rates while protecting clean water, building healthy communities, and creating a… [ Keep reading ]
You might have noticed it’s snowing today and that means the Seattle area may experience some delays in service. This blog will keep you updated with all you need to know for your garbage, recycling, and food/yard collection and possible delays. If we experience interrupted collection services due to snow, here are a few things to keep in mind: In the… [ Keep reading ]
Take the survey and make sure Seattle’s waste prevention plan reflects your priorities. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) invites people who live or work in Seattle to take our Priority Waste Prevention Actions Survey for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. Over the past three years, Seattle communities have shared your ideas with us about how… [ Keep reading ]
Due to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day, some customers in Seattle will be on a one-day delayed collection schedule. The delayed collections are due to a Recology and Teamster’s labor agreement that recognizes MLK Day as a non-service day. Seattle Public Utilities and the City of Seattle fully support recognition of this holiday and a citywide modification of… [ Keep reading ]
The holidays are over, but your Christmas tree doesn’t have to end up in the landfill! Seattle Public Utilities customers can compost their trees and other holiday greens for free through January 31. Composting your Christmas tree is an easy way to reduce waste and help create nutrient-rich compost that… [ Keep reading ]
Happy America Recycles Day! While it’s always important to recycle, November 15th is a great day to give it some special attention and celebrate our planet. Here at SPU, we’ll be celebrating with you and sharing tips and tricks to help you recycle right! We’ll have booths on Lower Queen… [ Keep reading ]
A New Way to Measure Our Progress Seattle has long been recognized as a global leader in waste reduction and sustainable materials management. But the way we consume and what we throw away is changing fast. That’s why Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has introduced new industry-leading solid waste metrics that… [ Keep reading ]
