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5/1
Seattle now has a new place where people can find reclaimed wood for building and home projects. The Salvage Lumber Warehouse in SODO is officially open, thanks to a partnership between Seattle Public Utilities, Earthwise Architectural Salvage, [...]
4/23
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM are inviting Seattle community organizations, small businesses, and nonprofits to apply for the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants. Now in its eighth year, this program supports creative, community-driven projects [...]
4/17
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is ready to break ground on the Lakeridge Slope Stabilization Project. This is an important step toward restoring Taylor Creek and protecting the Rainier Beach community from flooding and environmental harm. What [...]
4/14
Seattle, WA — Seattle is preparing to welcome the world in 2026, and our city is already hard at work making sure our streets and public spaces reflect the pride and care of the communities that call Seattle home. The newly released Seattle Clean [...]

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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.