Due to driver shortages, some yard & food waste routes in Northeast and Central Seattle were not completed last Friday, July 27. Residential customers in Northeast or Central Seattle whose yard and food waste were not collected on Friday, July 27, should bring in your containers and set them out next Friday, August 3 for […]

If you choose to use fireworks in a region that allows them,* please keep the following disposal tips in mind: Used fireworks If disposed of improperly, used fireworks can pose a danger to employees who handle trash at local transfer stations. Make sure used fireworks are completely burned out and cooled down by submerging them […]

Seattle Public Utilities’ North Transfer station in Wallingford will be closed this Wednesday, July 4 to decrease traffic in the neighborhood due to the Fourth of July event at Gasworks park.  The South Transfer station will be open for customers from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The South Transfer Station is in the South Park […]

We celebrated Puget Sound Starts Here this month by pledging to protect our waters from pollution with actions like: Gardening without pesticides Maintaining your car by finding and fixing leaks Picking up pet poop Gardening without pesticides Installing a rain garden or cistern Caring for trees Supporting stormwater education programs like Salmon in the Schools […]

We’re celebrating Puget Sound throughout the month of May — Join us! This week we’re swimming into spring with the Salmon in the Schools program. More than 1,800 students and almost 300 adults will gather along Seattle shores this spring to release fry into local creeks and Lake Washington. They’re all participating in a program […]

We’re celebrating Puget Sound throughout the month of May — Join us! What does “Puget Sound Starts Here” mean? It’s a reminder that our everyday actions impact the health of Puget Sound which connects habitat, wildlife, and humans. The photo to the left captures a snapshot of how water connects us all: a chum salmon […]

Earth day is Sunday, April 22, 2018 which means this week is Earth Week 2018! We’ve rounded up some Earth-friendly events for you to join and actions you can take to celebrate this amazing place we call home.       Where Does It Go? Seattle Public Utilities, Waste Management, and Recology Cleanscapes, will be tabling […]

What’s the result of keeping your food waste out of the garbage? Rich, fertile compost! When you throw food scraps in the garbage, you break the natural cycle of food returning to the soil—creating more greenhouse gases. Composting transforms your food scraps into nutrient dense soil that will help grow more food.   Stop by […]

Spring is here! And with it comes Spring Clean, a community cleanup program supported by Seattle Public Utilities. Spring Clean, now in its 32nd year, runs from April 1 through May 31. During this time, Seattle residents—neighbors, volunteer groups, community organizations—come together to keep Seattle clean and vibrant. Activities include picking up litter, stenciling storm […]

Do you have appliances, household goods, clothes, or electronics taking up space in your home? Drop them off for free at a Neighborhood Recycling and Reuse event! Items in good condition will be donated for reuse and others will be recycled. Don’t forget to look at the list off accepted items for each event before […]