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 ]
With the holiday season just around the corner, 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…. [ Keep reading ]
Have you ever had a small part on your phone, computer, or vacuum break, and it turns out that buying a new one is cheaper than trying to fix it? Or maybe you were told the part needed to fix the computer doesn’t exist anymore. Repair is a critical part… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) invites people who live in Seattle to take our Waste Prevention Survey for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card. The survey is one of many ways we are gathering input from the community to shape our new Waste Prevention Plan. Sharing your perspectives… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities is excited to announce the appointment of four new community volunteers to our Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC). SWAC is an advisory body whose members provide recommendations and advice to SPU regarding solid waste management projects, programs, and policies. Its 13 members represent diverse interests and contribute… [ Keep reading ]
This summer, Seattle Public Utilities Solid Waste Division and our partners are taking part in an international campaign called Plastic Free July. You might be asking yourself, what is Plastic Free July (PFJ) and how do I get involved? PFJ is an annual and ongoing global movement to encourage everyone… [ Keep reading ]
Composting is serious business in Seattle, and collectively we do as good or a better job at it than any other city in the United States. While we can all take pride in that, we have a lot more work to do to reach the climate and zero waste goals… Filed Under: Garbage, Recycling, & Compost, Protecting Our Environment
Each summer and fall, when student residents move out of the neighborhood and new ones move in, things can get a little crowded at the dumpsters! By planning ahead, we can achieve a more sustainable community and ensure that common spaces like 17th Ave remain clear and accessible. Please read… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Race to ‘Zero Waste’ Contest is an invitation for all Seattleites to become a part of the waste solution! No one likes waste! Together we can find new ways to reduce what we buy and consume, reuse what we can, and share and repair in easy ways. Let’s… [ Keep reading ]
