This year’s FIFA World Cup put a global spotlight on Seattle, with the city receiving honors as the best match venue. Seattle Public Utilities was there for every moment to ensure our customers and the 3 million soccer fans who visited experienced [...]

Unexpected expenses and financial emergencies can make it difficult for households to keep up with essential utility bills. Emergency bill assistance can help customers address an outstanding balance and reduce the risk of service disconnection. [...]

Seattle’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) is helping Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) advance zerowaste goals, build more sustainable systems, and ensure our programs reflect community needs and values. SWAC members advise SPU on recycling, [...]

Forty years ago, Seattle found itself at a turning point. In the mid-1980s, local landfills were filling and closing rapidly, and the city needed fresh ideas to reduce waste and rethink how residents managed everyday materials. The spark for that [...]