Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is excited to introduce five new members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) for 2025: Phil Churilla, Travis Close, Marcus Johnson, Jacob Melaragno, and Mike VanReken. These individuals join a group of [...]

At Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), we know that delivering essential services goes beyond turning on the tap. It’s about showing up for people with empathy, understanding, and solutions when they need them most. Few people embody that spirit more [...]

On September 24, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) joined legislative champions and community partners to celebrate the passage of the Recycling Reform Act, which marked a milestone for recycling in Washington state.  SPU sponsored the [...]

The weather is starting to change, but it has been mostly sunny and dry — and we’re not out of the woods yet. Our water supply remains below normal for this time of year. While upcoming fall storms will help, we need consistent rainfall to [...]