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Thanks for duet . We needed a reason to start doing tiktoks 💁🏻♀️.
#seashanty #WipesClogPipes
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And we have a winner! 35,000+ votes tallied and the official name of SPU's new Tunnel Boring Machine is (🥁🥁🥁🥁 plz ) MudHoney! Thx to legendary Seattle band and our partners and for joining us at the unveiling!
Due to icy conditions on residential streets, no garbage, recycling, food/yard waste pickup Mon Feb. 11. We'll try to move Mon. p/u to Tues. If conditions prevent crews from safe p/u on Tues, we'll prioritize Mon. customers and get to them ASAP. More info: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/06/sol
Thank you, , for stopping by and bringing the fun. Our water crew sure knows how to celebrate ending the "drought!"
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In 2014 we restored part of Seattle’s Thornton Creek to reduce local flooding, restore water quality, and improve fish and wildlife habitat. Now, for the first time in eight years, we’ve spotted a pair of #Chinook salmon spawning in the creek! Learn more: ow.ly/LB8830mBAtd
Due to snow and icy roads, there will be no residential garbage, recycling, or food/yard waste collection today. Weather permitting, all scheduled collections will be delayed one day this week. More info: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/04/due Stay safe out there!
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Thank you #KingCountySolidWasteDivision for this important reminder just in time for #wheredoesitgowednesday.
👏🏽Big shout out to our #frontline staff, the haulers, as they're working hard this week across #Seattle to safely catch-up after last week's delays. Thank you, we appreciate you❤️!
(📸 from a customer in #WestSeattle)
Meet Maddux the Recycling Dog! Maddux lives in North Seattle and has quite the recycling habit - finding recyclables on his walks and bringing them home to put in the correct bin. Thanks for helping out, Maddux! #SpringClean2019 #RecycleRight #RecyclingDog #EarthMonth2019
Signs of a frozen pipe 🥶: Your faucet only trickles when turned on. Know what to do in case this happens to you!
Click here for more 👇
seattle.gov/utilities/froz .
#SeattleWinter
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Residential garbage, recycling, and food waste collection is cancelled due to icy road conditions today, 12/23/22. Due to multiple days of unsafe, inclement weather, Tues, Wed, Thursday & Fri customers can set out double next week at no extra charge. atyourservice.seattle.gov
As of 10am today, SPU's Graffiti Rangers team have painted over the antisemitic graffiti on 16th Ave. SPU stands in support of our Jewish community members and the . We're proud to help make #Seattle a beautiful and inclusive home for us all.
Every #Seattle resident looking at their snow covered garbage, recycling, and compost carts😢. We know this week has been tough but we appreciate your understanding as we work to keep staff and others safe during icy weather❄️.
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We are once again asking you to
✅Set out your garbage🗑️, recycling♻️, & compost🥦 correctly
✅Conserve water💧 when possible
✅Protect your pipes and don't flush🚽 wipes
We couldn't help ourselves 🤷♀️.
#BernieSanders #Inauguration2021 #Recycle #Conservation #WipesClogPipes
Residential garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection is impacted by unsafe road conditions again today, 12/22. Tues & Wed customers can set out double next week, no extra charge. Thurs customers will be collected tomorrow, weather permitting. atyourservice.seattle.gov
🥶Residential garbage, recycling, and food waste collection are impacted by icy road conditions again today 12/21. Tues customers can set out double next week, no extra charge. Wed customers will be collected tomorrow, weather permitting. For more info atyourservice.seattle.gov
Regular pickup schedules resume today. Any customers whose collection was missed last week may put out 2x the amount of garbage, recycling, or compost. Please put out recycling even if it is not your scheduled recycling week. We will make every attempt to collect it.
Branston loves waiting for his buddies, the solid waste collectors, who bring him treats & say "Hello". He wasn’t able to be outside one week but they didn't forget about him ❤️. Thank you to our essential staff for making our city better for everyone 🐾. #ThankYouSPUFrontLine
Due to icy conditions, there will be no garbage, recycling, food/yard waste collection today. Weather permitting, T/W/Th/Fr collections will be delayed one day this week. Monday customers should place bins out next Mon. Feb. 11. More info: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/05/due
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REMINDER: Tuesday - Friday residential customers can set out double garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste at no additional charge. We will attempt to pickup recycling in the off week.
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Hygiene trailers are being deployed in Seattle in an effort to further support the hygiene needs of people experiencing homeless. For more information, please see our blog: ow.ly/nZA850zM5uj
#Seattle heatwave tips:
❄️Utilize cooling centers
❤️Check on friends & neighbors
🌞Shut blinds & curtains to cool your home
🐶Provide a shady area for pets
💧Stay hydrated with SPUs’ 27 drinking water fountains. Find them here: bit.ly/seattlewaterfo
In case this platform goes down the drain, stay connected with us at:
💧At Your Service Blog: atyourservice.seattle.gov
🌿Facebook: facebook.com/SeattlePublicU
🐟TikTok: tiktok.com/@SeattleSPU
🌲YouTube: youtube.com/SeattleUtiliti
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Many #Seattle residents & businesses are suffering unprecedented economic hardship. We are working hard to protect our most vulnerable customers during the #COVID19 crisis.
Find out more at our blog - ow.ly/vKqY50zdPBS
#WeGotThisSeattle #WeGotThisWA #ThankYouSPUFrontLine
Heads-up Ballard residents: Hydrant use due to today's fire on Market St. may result in discolored water in homes and businesses around the area. Discolored water comes from internal pipe rust and sediment getting stirred up.
Improperly disposed batteries cause more than 2600 fires at waste facilities every year in North America. 🔥🚒
You can drop off batteries for free at an SPU or Hazardous Waste Transfer Station. Learn how to dispose of your batteries safely: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2021/09/30/dea
Our #MorningVibe 👉 Turns out skateboarding, holding a phone🤳, & drinking cranberry juice at the same time is a little tricky. Do you know what's not tricky? Making sure your containers are empty, clean, & dry before recycling ♻️.
#RecycleRight #Dreams #FleetwoodMac
For many, maintaining healthy hygiene can be taken for granted. This disparity became more clear during the public health crisis. With our most vulnerable residents in mind, SPU's hygiene facility trailers have provided more than 6,300 showers thus far. bit.ly/spuhygiene
Can we get a #Hallelujah? Our Lady of Guadalupe Church is a great example of being #WaterWise. Their drainage system takes up the entire roof & drains into 3 large #cisterns. By storing rainwater, they can use it to irrigate their landscaping during dry months. #ShapeOurWater
Special edition of #WhereDoesItGo - Antibacterial Wipes. As we are all working to cut down the spread of disease, we may be using more of these wipes lately. After use, these wipes should go directly in the garbage. Questions about #COVID19 - Call 1-800-525-0127.
Shoutout to whoever dug this fabulous channel in the snow on NW 85th St. so that melting ice and snow can drain into the storm drain! Is snow/ice clogging your local storm drain? Grab a shovel and clear it away!
Garbage, recycling, food/yard waste collection depends on safe conditions for our drivers and the public. We’re making service adjustments based on current & predicted weather conditions. Find the latest info here: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/06/sol THANK YOU for your patience! Stay warm!
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"While some personal wipes are labeled as "flushable", they are actually quite destructive to your sewer line. The result can be quite expensive for homeowners." Thanks & @AmityAddrisiK5 for shedding some light on this issue! #wipesclogpipes
Residential garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection is impacted by unsafe and icy road conditions today, 12/20. ALL customers will now be serviced on a one-day delay. With Tuesday customers picked up Wed, Wed on Thurs, and through Sat.
For more atyourservice.seattle.gov.
Storms are moving into Seattle this weekend, bringing heavy rain, wind, and the potential for storm-related impacts. Follow for weather updates. Learn more about how you can prepare and how to stay safe during storms at alert.seattle.gov/2021/09/16/fir
We are stronger together. This is true in many ways including this weekend's events. Thank you to the volunteers who showed up, , , #FASContractors, & SPU to help repair & protect businesses in the Chinatown International District. #SeattleTogether ❤️
In case you missed it⚠️ - Seattle has heavy rains in the forecast 🌧️. You can help prevent flooding & ponding in your area, by keeping storm drains clear of debris. And if you need to report flooding, call the Operations Response Center (206) 386-1800.
REMINDER - We're operating on a 1 day delay all week for garbage, recycling, and food & yard waste pick up. If you're normally a Thursday customer, you'll have collection services on Friday this week. Friday customers will be on Saturday. Next week should be back to normal🤞.
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Another reason Seattle's water is better than bottled: It's better for the environment. Did you know It takes more than twice as much water to produce a plastic water bottle than it does to fill it? This #EarthMonth2019, ditch the plastic bottles and resolve to #drinktap.
It doesn’t take a #Jedi master to know you shouldn’t flush wipes down your pipes 🤓.
#StarWarsDay #wipesclogpipes #toiletsarenottrashcans
If you're flushing anything other than toilet paper and human waste, you're doing it wrong.
#WipesClogPipes #ToiletsAreNotTrashcans
Sampson, a smart, loyal, Labrador Retriever, is more than just a Very Good Boy. He’s a highly-skilled member of our Source Control and Pollution Prevention team. Lear more: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/03/01/spu
Do you ever take time to notice the #water around you? It is moving from the rainclouds, across streets and buildings, into gardens, into catch basins & drains. Learn more about where it goes at shapeourwater.org. (📸 ) #ShapeOurWater
Congrats to Tahlequah the orca, on the birth of her new baby 🎉! In keeping pollutants out of our local storm drains, you can protect the health of these whales and this rich ecosystem. Find out more & take our quiz surveymonkey.com/r/SoundOffQuiz .
What's one single use item you've swapped for a durable, reusable item? Here are a few we've tried. As our #AskEvelyn hosts say, "Life is simpler with less stuff!"
#AmericaRecyclesDay #SeattleRecyclesWeek
We have (sigh) an update to our schedule:
Thursday customers➡️set out Friday🤞
Monday (12/27) customers➡️set out 2x Monday 1/3
Tuesday (12/28) customers➡️set out 2x Tuesday 1/4
Wednesday (12/29) customers➡️set out 2x Wednesday 1/5
Friday (12/31) customers➡️set out 2x Friday 1/7
Storm on the way! Maintain a drain in your neighborhood to prevent street flooding. Visit takewinterbystorm.org for more #StormReady tips
This week customers who were missed last week can set out double the garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste on their regular pick-up day for no extra charge. Contractors will also attempt to pick up recycling in the off week.
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Our freeze response crews are out there in the cold and the snow, responding to water emergencies like leaks, water main breaks, and frozen pipes. Thanks for your hard work, y'all! Stay safe out there!
Our trucks had significant challenges getting to all Monday and Tuesday areas today, even with chains and extra crews. If you are a Mon/Tues customer and your garbage was not collected today, it will be collected next week.
Need an activity to do with the kids? Help raise awareness about our local storm drains💧 with our stenciling program. We’re offering zero contact pick-up and drop-off for kits👍. Find out more here atyourservice.seattle.gov/2020/09/16/hav .
NOTICE: #RattlesnakeLake Recreation Area & Ledge Trail in #NorthBend will remain closed until further notice. Due to the large number visitors & the narrowness of the trail, as well as the crowding that occurs at the ledge, it has been deemed unsafe to reopen at this time.
If you are in need of sandbags due to ponding or flooding, they're currently available at the following locations:
-South Park Community Center
-Delridge Community Center
-Meadowbrook Community Center
-Helene Madison Pool
Graffiti is more than an eyesore - it can impact our community's sense of safety and pride. That's why SPU's Graffiti Abatement Program is so important. Our Graffiti Rangers respond to city-wide reports of graffiti on public property daily.
Need some outdoor activities for the kiddos? You can help stencil storm drains in your neighborhood, like these fantastic volunteers in Seward Park!
Find out how you can help your neighbors keep our waterways clean here - atyourservice.seattle.gov/2020/09/16/hav
Together, , , & SPU are working to removed litter & illegal dumping from our public spaces across #Seattle. Since the end of December we've ramped up these efforts with the #SeattleCleanCity initiative collecting over 2 million lbs. of trash.
We ❤️ pipes & storage tanks as much as the next utility! We also ❤️ using #Green💚 solutions. Rain gardens, vegetated roofs, & natural drainage systems help filter, slow & store rainwater, & make neighborhoods look great 💁♀️! Do you have #GreenInfrastructure nearby? #ShapeOurWater
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Clogged storm drains can lead to "ponding" and flooding in neighborhoods across our city. You can help prevent flooding in your neighborhood by raking leaves from your yard and sidewalk and safely clearing leaves and debris from storm drains. #stormready #rainready
The snow may not have stuck in Seattle, but it's here in the watershed! Rainfall and snow melt help replenish our mountain reservoirs to supply water for our 1.5 million customers. #Seattle #wawx #OneWater #CommunityCentered #ZeroWaste
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Before anyone asks (again), we checked our online Where Does It Go tool, alligators are not on it, but we can say with confidence they should NEVER go in your curbside carts.
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Masks keep us safe, and right now we need them more than ever 😷. Please help keep our essential front line staff safe. Used personal protective equipment, including masks, should always be securely bagged and placed in the garbage 🗑️.
#WeGotThisSeattle #SeattleTogether
A win for community and the environment! SPU and launched a new food rescue program that gathers and donates unsold edible food to local food banks. This keeps good food out of the landfill, a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.
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Seattle area Safeway stores now have a new and improved food rescue program to gather and donate unsold, edible food to local food banks. king5.com/article/news/l
Updated solid waste collection schedule:
Wednesday customers ➡️set out Thursday
Thursday customers ➡️set out Friday
Monday (12/27) customers ➡️set out double Monday 1/3
Tuesday (12/28) customers ➡️set out double Tuesday 1/4
Friday (12/31) customers ➡️set out double Friday 1/7
Seattle is a beautiful city and our teams are working to keep it that way. We have a lot of work to do but you can help by reporting illegal dumping using #FindItFixIt.
Follow & for more updates on #SeattleCleanCity.
If you notice your water is discolored, don't be alarmed, it's only temporary🌊. This May, 👨🚒 will be testing all hydrants in #Seattle to make sure they are working properly. This can cause discolored water. For more info, see their blog-
Imagine having to physically remove this from your pipes 😱? Our crews did just that yesterday here in Seattle. It's called ragging & the most common culprits include wipes, floss, fabric, & other items that shouldn't go down the drain. #wipesclogpipes
We've added 10 new litter routes to the existing 8 routes more than doubling efforts to collect litter & illegal dumping. Each 50-block route is serviced 2x weekly. Follow & as we work together on our #SeattleCleanCity initiative. ow.ly/Mo7p50DrPHE
Due to inclement weather, collections are cancelled Tuesday, December 28. Follow us on social media and our blog for more details and to stay up to date. atyourservice.seattle.gov #SeattleWinter
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Finally, a huge thank you to our crews who've worked hard in unprecedented weather conditions to collect garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste from as many of our 150,000 residential and 6,000 multifamily accounts as conditions allowed. If you see 'em out there give 'em a wave!
Starting at 8pm tonight, we're asking Seattleites to open your windows, stand on your front porch, in your yard or balcony, anywhere you are, to #MakeAJoyfulNoise 🎉 for those on the #frontlines of the #COVID19. #SeattleTogether #WeGotThisSeattle
Info: ow.ly/9ghB50yWOat
We've just posted the latest garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collection schedule. Find it here: atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/06/sol The gist: Mon/Tues garbage collection (and some recycling) will happen tomorrow. Delayed service continues thru the weekend.
. says #snow may be on the way! Are you prepared for winter weather? Go to takewinterbystorm.org for tips and checklists
Get some fresh air and visit beautiful High Point in our new community tour! This project was the first human-designed natural #drainage system of its size ANYWHERE in the U.S. Explore #RainGardens, #pervious #basketball courts and more via: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/5f1a25
#ShapeOurWater
Did you get some help taking down the tree this year? Now that the hard part is over, you can set your tree out for extra compost collection for free this January. Remember to remove ALL decorations (and cats) before setting out.
See our blog for more - atyourservice.seattle.gov/2021/12/13/com
SPU will pick up Christmas trees & holiday greens at no extra charge from Dec. 26, 2016 thru Jan. 31, 2017. Details: buff.ly/2grjWLX
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This summer's hottest fashion accessory is the Adopt A Street trash grabbers complete with snazzy orange vest & gloves 📸. You'll look as gorgeous as your neighborhood after a litter clean up😍.
Sign up & we'll provide everything you need to get started - bit.ly/SPUadoptastreet
📣OK, let's try this ONE MORE TIME!
All missed customers can set out double their normal amount (including recycling even if it’s not your typical week for collection), next week. We'll attempt to collect this 'off-week' recycling, if possible.
If collection does resume (road conditions permitting) it will be on a one-day delay, meaning Monday customers will be collected on Tues, Tues. customers will be collected on Wed. and so on.
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We’re getting some questions about whether or not solid waste collection will resume tomorrow, Feb. 12. Our contractors will assess conditions early in the morning and we will share info as soon as we have it. Stay tuned to twitter or atyourservice.seattle.gov/2019/02/06/sol for updates!
Due to inclement weather, collections are cancelled Monday, December 27. Follow us on social media and our blog for more details and to stay up to date. atyourservice.seattle.gov #SeattleWinter
Those bags almost disappear next to the #SeattleSnow, but if you look closely, they say "foam". Did you know that SPU will pick up your Styrofoam blocks to be recycled for free? It's true! 📅Schedule your foam collection & find out more at seattle.gov/specialitems.
After much research and exhaustive study, we have developed a comprehensive guide to know what you can flush. #KnowBeforeYouGo #ProtectYourPipes #WipesClogPipes
Did you get a real tree or live garland this year for the holidays? SPU customers can set out their tree & other holiday greens for free all through January. Be sure to remove all decorations before setting it out for compost!
Thank you, Denice, for being part of the #OneSeattle team. We are proud to have volunteers who help us keep Seattle clean by removing graffiti.
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Learn how @CityofSeattle works with volunteers & artists to remove hate speech and beautify "blank canvases." @TatevikAprikyan reports on this @MayorofSeattle #OneSeattle effort.
WATCH: seattlechannel.org/CityStream/seg
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Don’t let wipes cause you gripes. Keep them out of your pipes! Remember, even if they say “flushable”, wipes should always go in the garbage. #ProtectYourPipes #WipesClogPipes
If #COVID19 has made it harder to afford your utility bills, there’s help. Income-eligible customers can now access 50-60% discounts through the Utility Discount Program with a short online form–no documentation needed. Go to energysolutions.seattle.gov/utility-discou
Do you think #Seattle’s #coffee culture☕ stems from our access to clean, great tasting drinking water?
Let that idea percolate 🤯.
#NationalCoffeeDay
You can #compost your holiday trees, wreaths, and greens for FREE from 12/26/17 - 1/31/18! Details (including size and other restrictions—no decorations, etc.) at: seattle.gov/util/MyService
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At 6:45 a.m., a king tide occurred and with favorable weather conditions, the water level along the Duwamish River remained below the banks. Thank you to the SPU crew who have provided South Park with temporary flood protections. 💪
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At , we are committed to doing our part to help those impacted by #COVID19. We've partnered with & to help offset financial burdens with the fast track Utility Discount Program. You can apply online at seattle.gov/udp.
Dogs *can be* great helpers when it comes to recycling! From cleaning out whats left of our pb and yogurt containers, to helping us place things in the right bins. Let's see your #recyclepups in action! Remember to keep it #CleanEmptyDry and #RecycleRight!
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This morning we rescued two little goldfish from a storm water catch basin and successfully relocated them to their new, clean, safe home. Thanks for the heads-up ! Read the story here: ow.ly/LsWA30miRPH
Drainage and Wastewater😎, Capital Improvement Projects💼, Drinking Water💧, Solid Waste♻️
Just because you're at home doesn't mean you can't celebrate #EarthDay! There are lots of ways you can join in.
🚵♀️Go on a bike ride or hike
🌱Gardening
💧Save water & fix a leaky faucet
⛰️Learning something new about the environment
#WeGotThisSeattle #EarthDayAtHome
Clearly we could use some help🤷♂️. Our Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) needs a name. Click the link to submit your idea or use #NameThatTBM on twitter to submit your idea by March 12th.
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Happy #NationalCatDay to all you cats and kittens.
Does your cat drink from the faucet? We can't say we blame them. With two large watersheds that supply quality drinking water to 1.4 million people, we have some of the cleanest water in the nation.
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