North Transfer Station closed July 4; all residential solid waste collection...
Wallingford facility closure will reduce traffic. South Transfer Station will be open. The North Transfer station in Wallingford will be closed to decrease traffic in the neighborhood from the 4th of...
View ArticleRecycling in Seattle grows for 13th consecutive year
In 2016 the city recycled 439,672 tons. But there’s still room for growth For the thirteenth consecutive year, Seattle’s recycling rate continued to grow — to almost 60 percent — and the city held its...
View ArticleFree Sandbags for Flood-Prone Areas
Storm season is underway and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is offering a limited number of free, filled sandbags to households or business owners in flood-prone areas. If you’ve experienced, or come...
View ArticleFree Extra Yard Waste Collection for Seattle Customers in November
Rake leaves from drains to prevent flooding and set out for free pick up during November. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is providing free extra yard waste pick up for household customers from November...
View ArticleFree Sandbags Available in Flood-Prone Areas
Fall has arrived and it’s time to prepare for storm season! Seattle Public Utilities is offering a limited number of FREE filled sandbags to households and business owners in flood-prone areas. If you...
View ArticleSeattle Rolls Out Industry’s Greenest Fleet, Leads the Way in Solid Waste Pickup
Fossil fuel-free collection fleet supports Seattle’s goal to become carbon neutral by 2050 Seattle Public Utilities announced today the rollout of the City’s fossil fuel-free, primary collection...
View ArticleSPU’s Ground-Breaking Work in Urban Creek Restoration and Engineering...
Seattle Public Utilities is pleased to announce that its work to control flooding in one Seattle neighborhood is prominently featured in a full-length documentary film at the 45th Annual Seattle...
View ArticleSeattle Public Utilities Encourages Waste Prevention Projects with Matching...
Recycling and composting are great, but not creating waste in the first place is even better! When we prevent waste, we help the environment, protect public health, build community and save money....
View ArticleNo Solid Waste Collection on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, no garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste will be collected in Seattle on Wednesday, Dec. 25 and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Collections scheduled for Wednesday...
View ArticleDue to Winter Weather, Residential Collection in Seattle is delayed by one...
12/23/22 Updates: Following multiple days of snow and ice this week, there will be no residential collection on Friday or Saturday due to unsafe road conditions. Thursday and Friday customers can pull...
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