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 [...]

Many people in our region are facing affordability challenges. At the same time, the cost of providing essential utility services, including electricity, water, sewer, and garbage, continues to rise. Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities [...]