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Seattle Public Utilities provides a reliable water supply to more than 1.3 million customers in King County, and provides essential sewer, drainage, and solid waste services to City of Seattle customers.

styrofoam food container Foam Ban Goes Into Effect January 1
Businesses must stop using expanded polystyrene (EPS, sometimes called “Styrofoam”) food service containers and cups. Learn more >

Leaves_Yardwaste Help Prevent Flooding
You can help prevent flooding and improve water quality in your community and beyond by participating in Fall Clean 2008. Volunteer to help keep storm drains clear of leaves and other debris and get free help from the city. Learn more >

Garbage Cans Increases Sought in Solid Waste and Water Rates
To keep pace with inflation including rising fuel and labor costs and to retire debt incurred in the replacement of aging infrastructure, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) today asked the City Council to approve an increase in water and solid waste rates. Learn more >


Garbage
New Rules for Recyclable Items
Replace Lost or Damaged Garbage Cans 
Reduce Garbage & Litter
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Recycling
Recyclable Items
Tenant Education
Reduce, Reuse & Exchange
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Yard
Yard & Food Waste Collection
Composting
Smart Watering
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Water
Reduce Water Use
Use Your Water Meter to Detect Leaks
Taste, Odor & Color Problems
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Drainage & Sewer
About West Nile Virus
Stormwater Related Inspections
Stencil a Storm Drain
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Billing
Payment Center Locations
Tools to Manage Your Account Online
Understand Your Bill
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Mayor Greg Nickels with Seattle Public Utilities Director Chuck Clarke
Mayor's Priorities
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