What's Happening

10/26
Windy, rainy weather is here and so are our fall leaves. Unfortunately, leaves clog storm drains and can cause flooding on rainy days. You can help reduce flooding in your neighborhood by raking leaves before they reach street and by safely [...]
10/20
Projects range from community closets and restored furniture to tool reuse, outdoorgear repair and upcycled art Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM are proud to name the recipients of the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants, funding community -driven [...]
10/19
Annual grants support circular economy projects that give materials a second life Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) and WM have announced the recipients of the 2026 ReThink Waste Grants, recognizing five local organizations that are turning waste [...]
10/8
Many Seattle residents rely on alleys for garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection. Vegetation like trees, branches, hedges, and bamboo grows quickly in our region and can begin to reach into the alley, limiting the space our collection [...]

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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.