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Take the survey and make sure Seattle’s waste prevention plan reflects your priorities. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) invites people who live or work in Seattle to take our Priority Waste Prevention [...]
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On January 26, 2026, the City of Seattle (City) filed an Initial Study Report (ISR) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This is a required step [...]
1/13
Due to the recognition of Martin Luther King Jr Day, some customers in Seattle will be on a one-day delayed collection schedule. The delayed collections are due to a Recology and Teamster’s labor agreement that recognizes MLK Day as a non-service [...]
12/19
The holidays bring celebration, connection, and a lot of extra stuff. From gift wrap and packaging to food and tech gifts, small choices can add up to less waste and a greener season. Seattle Public Utilities is here to help you recycle right, [...]

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Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility.