As a waste and water utility, there are three things we want residents, businesses, and visitors to know:

Let’s Play...Without Waste

Recycling, composting, and chosing reusables are simple ways to support our city and protect the environment. It is a team effort! We’re asking restaurants, bars, residents, and visitors to all do their part. Hosting a Watch Party? Make it zero waste!

Lets Play Without Waste campaign poster examples

Reduce waste – make game days better for everyone

SPU is collaborating with the Port of Seattle and partners on a region-wide waste reduction messaging campaign to help visitors use less, recycle, compost, and properly dispose of waste across major hubs and event locations throughout Seattle and Puget Sound.

Note: If you are an organization or jurisdiction interested in adopting these materials for your city or specific venue, please fill out our Waste Campaign Materials order form and we will send you the design files.

Resources for businesses

Resources for residents

Stay tuned! There are more downloadable materials to come for you to entertain and educate your friends and family about proper waste sorting. Join the game and play... without waste

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Our tap water is better than bottled

Seattle’s tap water is clean, fresh and sustainable. It comes from protected forested mountain watersheds that are carefully managed to ensure high quality. Reduce waste and use a refillable water bottle.

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Remember: Lumen Field has rules about outside food and beverage (including water bottles)!

People kicking a soccer ball with reusable water bottles nearby.

Help us find it and fix it

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Help us fix issues quickly! We are increasing our services on cleanup routes during and after matches, with added attention to areas surrounding stadiums and other high-traffic locations.

Please use the Find It, Fix It app to report anything we may miss- overflowing garbage cans, illegal dumping, needles, clogged drains, and other issues. You can also use the City’s webform to request services or call us Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at (206) 684-CITY.

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Learn more about SPU

We work year around to keep Seattle clean and healthy as we strive to be a Zero Waste, One Water, Community Centered Utility.

Learn about how we:

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Public Utilities

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.