Seattle Public Utilities
Mami Hara, General Manager/CEO
Recycling
How to Recycle Right
Follow these tips to recycle like a pro
- Make sure things are Empty, Clean, and Dry. No Food or Liquids
- Focus on the TOP 5, types of recyclables:
1. Cardboard - flattened boxes, please
2. Paper - magazines, mail, office & newspaper
3. Glass - bottles & jars
4. Plastic - bottles, containers & jugs
5. Metal - food & drink cans - When in doubt, find out - look things up on the Where Does it Go? tool
Have things to recycle that don't go in the Recycle cart?
Bring them to a Recycling & Reuse Collection event!
At locations around the city throughout the year. Location information and list of accepted items here.