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Winter Weather Impacts for Solid Waste Collection Services – Week of 12/27/21 (Updated for collections 12/31/21)

December 27, 2021

Due to remaining icy and unsafe conditions on many residential streets, residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste pickup are canceled for Friday, December 31. Transfer stations and the Household Hazardous Waste Facility will remain open with normal hours.  All collections are scheduled to resume next week starting Monday, Jan 3. All missed residential customers are permitted to set… [ Keep reading ]

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Winter Weather Causing Solid Waste Service Interruptions: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 26, 2021

SPU SERVICE UPDATES (last updated 12/28/21, 8:19 PM) Commercial & multifamily collections will resume on 12/29.  Transfer stations and Hazardous Waste drop-off remain open with normal hours. Monday (12/27) residential customers will be collected Monday (1/3).  Tuesday (12/28) residential customers will be collected Tuesday (1/4).  *Wednesday (12/29) residential customers will be collected Thursday… [ Keep reading ]

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Litter Doesn’t Have to Look Trashy

December 13, 2021

With a new year approaching it only seems fitting that Seattle start 2022 with new attractive Garbage and Recycling cans. After all, we do live in one of the most scenic and beautiful places around so why shouldn’t our litter cans reflect that beauty? Look for these cans first in… [ Keep reading ]

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Composting Holiday Greens

December 13, 2021

Good news, Seattle residents – you can compost your Christmas trees and other holiday greens for free through January 31, 2022!  SPU customers (including apartment and condo residents) can place up to 2 trees or bundled greens next to your food & yard waste cart on each regular collection day throughout the month of January.  Here are… [ Keep reading ]

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Preparing for Seattle Winter Weather

December 9, 2021

With winter weather on the way, SPU has some helpful tips for Seattle residents on how they can prepare beforehand as well as what to do during inclement weather. Seattle may not be known for severe and relentless winter weather, but from time to time, winter storms can hit. A… [ Keep reading ]

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Upcoming Holiday Collection Schedule

November 17, 2021

*There will be no collection delays for Friday Customers in observance for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Friday Customers set out carts on Friday for normal collection.* With the holiday season just around the corner, we want to remind you of changes to your solid waste services for the upcoming holidays. … [ Keep reading ]

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SPU Celebrates America Recycles Day All Week Long

November 10, 2021

This year we’re diving deep into recycling for America Recycles Day.  Kicking off on Monday, November 15th, and going through Friday, November 19th, we’ll be answering the most common questions about confusing items, dealing with hard to recycle stuff, and a few tips and tricks that can help make sorting a little easier. Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,… [ Keep reading ]

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Fallen Leaves Can Lead to Flooded Streets

October 12, 2021

Fall is here and with it brings all the things we love about the change of seasons including the return of the pumpkin spice latte (yes please!), crisp autumn hikes, spooky pumpkin carving, and enjoying the changing colorful landscape of the pacific northwest as the leaves provide a beautiful show… [ Keep reading ]

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Have a “Where Does it Go?” Question? Ask Evelyn!

October 5, 2021

Do you have questions about recycling, garbage, or compost? Ask Evelyn has answers! Each week, Seattle Public Utilities’ solid waste experts Becca Fong and Pat Kaufman host an Instagram Live conversation to talk trash and answer your most pressing “where does it go?” questions. Here are a few of their… [ Keep reading ]

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Dead Batteries? Recycle Them with SPU!

September 30, 2021

It seems like most things run on batteries these days, but once they’ve run out of juice you are left with a considerable pile and variety of batteries. The good news is that most of the materials within these tiny powerhouses can be reclaimed and recycled if disposed of properly. This includes Alkaline or Lithium Ion (AAA/AA/C/D type),… [ Keep reading ]

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