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SPU’s RV Wastewater Pump-Out Pilot Program Partners with Public Health – Seattle King County to Offer COVID-19 Vaccinations

As a public utility, SPU values community health & safety. During COVID-19, our teams have increased innovative essential services for our unhoused neighbors. SPU’s RV Wastewater Pump-Out Pilot program started…

Important Service Updates Due to Forecasted Extreme Heat

Seattle’s North & South Transfer Stations will close at 2 pm on Sunday (6/27/21) and Monday (6/28/21) to self-haul customers. This is in an effort to protect SPU staff and our customers from heat related…

Due to Excessive Heat, Modified Residential Collection for June 28-29

Collection Updates for week of June 27 – July 3 Monday customers: Set out recycling & garbage ONLY at 6am. Do not set out food/yard. Monday customers will be able to set out double Food/Yard waste next week. …

FAQ: How do I use water wisely and still maintain a healthy lawn?

A: Incorporate the natural lawn care and wise watering tips below to keep your lawn healthy—even in the hot summer months. Water deeply, but less frequently. When you…

The Secret to Water-Efficient Landscapes: Build Healthy Soil

…planting, and pruning, you may want to start by working on your soil. Healthy soil absorbs water easily, drains well, and retains moisture. Meaning you won’t have to run the sprinkler as…

2011 Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

…or other products may harm our loved ones. Before you buy, check out Washington Toxic Coalition’s tips for picking out the healthiest gifts for children and others this holiday season….

Rain Gardens, Runoff, Healthy Waters and You!

Polluted runoff is one of Puget Sound’s biggest environmental threats. Find out how you can protect it in a hands-on public event hosted by Green Acre Radio. Every year rain…

E-News Covers Sound’s Health

Restore Our Waters Launches New Online Newsletter “Restore Our Waters” is the City of Seattle’s commitment to take actions and promote partnerships that protect and improve our creeks, lakes, the…

Head Back to School with a Waste-Free Lunch

It’s back-to-school time, which means your kids’ backpacks have pulled out of the closet and filled with trapper keepers, Yikes! pencils, Pee Chee folders, and five or six of those…

This Year’s Legislative Session Had Wins for SPU

health and the environment and advance affordability initiatives for water utilities, especially for us in Seattle. Priority Budget Requests Funded: $1.25M – Silver Bay Logging Property Acquisition SPU will use…