Seattle Public Utilities crews have shut off water on North 78th Street between Greenwood Avenue North and Fremont Avenue North to repair an eight inch water main. Fifty-four services are affected by the shutoff. At this stage we do not have an estimate as to when the water will be restored.
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Seattle Public Utilities, CleanScapes and Waste Management are offering $100,000 in prizes to help businesses and residents reduce waste and recycle more in their neighborhoods. Learn how you can earn some green by making your neighborhood greener!
It’s almost that time of year again, when salmon make their way home to spawn and renew their life cycle. The more eyes watching, the better! Salmon Watchers spend 15 minutes twice a week during the fall observing Seattle creeks, counting the returning salmon. The data collected are used by… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrate Salmon Homecoming this weekend. In its 18th year, this annual event at the Seattle waterfront celebrates the return of the salmon from the ocean to spawn, Native American traditions, and watershed health. The Salmon Homecoming celebration takes place Friday and Saturday, September 17 – 18 at the Seattle Aquarium… [ Keep reading ]
It’s still a pretty new thing, putting your cups, napkins and paperboard burger and fry boxes in the composting and recycling bins that are now at your favorite coffee shops and quick-serve restaurants. Thanks to those new bins, Seattle leads the nation in keeping single-use food packaging out of the landfill…. [ Keep reading ]
Help keep oil and other fluid leaks from your car from harming our local waterways and wildlife. Join the experts at South Seattle Community College’s Automotive Technology Program for a FREE auto leaks class. Learn where most leaks occur and proper auto maintenance technique – great for new drivers, do-it-yourselfers, or… [ Keep reading ]
More Needs to Be Done to Reach City’s Environmental Goal Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien announced today that Seattle set a new city recycling record in 2009, with 51.1 percent of the city’s residential, commercial and self-haul waste being recycled instead of going to the landfill. This is up 1.1… [ Keep reading ]
Regular Pickup Schedule in Effect for Monday, September 6 Seattle garbage, food and yard waste and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Labor Day, Monday, September 6. Seattle Public Utilities customers should place their containers out for collection by 7 am to ensure collection. The City of Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
Come out to this FREE event at Olympic Sculpture Park on Saturday, September 11. The day will be filled with fun, including live music, dancing, storytelling, art making, kids tours and more! Plus, learn how you and your family can keep salmon safe and explore how Native American culture encourages… [ Keep reading ]
