Seattle Public Utilities

Today we commemorate the brave men and women who have served our country. At Seattle Public Utilities, we honor veterans for their sacrifices and dedication. As we pause to reflect, we recognize the many ways veterans have shaped our country and continue to contribute to society. Thank you to all veterans. Your service is appreciated, today and every day.

?? Last week, our General Manager and CEO Andrew Lee, alongside Kevin Burrell from our Drainage & Wastewater Line of Business, joined leading voices at Infraday’s 3rd Pacific Northwest Summit here in Seattle! The event was packed with insights on advancing our region’s infrastructure—covering everything from cleaner transport and green energy to enhanced connectivity. Andrew took part in a powerful discussion on the evolving role of utility leaders, emphasizing the need to disrupt old norms, prioritize environmental goals, and support our communities’ most vulnerable. Kevin highlighted how public-private partnerships in green infrastructure can help stretch resources, bringing even more value to the community and building resilience. We’re excited to keep championing initiatives that empower our region! #Infrastructure #Sustainability #Community #Seattle

We're excited to welcome the newest members to the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)! SWAC is comprised of a dynamic and essential group dedicated to shaping the future of waste management in our city. SWAC plays a vital role in guiding SPU’s work on solid waste management, offering informed recommendations and advice on projects, programs, and policies. This 14-member advisory body is made up of passionate individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise from across Seattle. Whether they’re professionals in the field or community members with personal experience, each member contributes to ensuring that our city continues to lead in waste prevention, recycling, composting, and responsible disposal. Meet the newest SWAC members: https://lnkd.in/gNjY-GWt #SustainableSeattle #WastePrevention #SWAC

We're happy to announce two members of our Solid Waste team, Susan Fife-Ferris and McKenna Morrigan, will be speaking at the Resource Recycling Conference in Louisville, KY kicking off on November 13. #RRC2024 is known as THE recycling conference, bringing together leaders and innovators who are helping transform waste management and sustainability practices across the nation. Susan and McKenna will share SPU’s work on residential food scraps collection, composting, and reuse, plus the latest in recycling advancements. Interested in learning more about the event? ?? https://lnkd.in/gWDPBaHf #RRC2024 #Recycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #Conference2024

Alongside WM, we are proud to award $10,000 in ReThink Waste Grants to four local organizations championing waste reduction and sustainability. This year’s recipients—Amigos de Seattle, Diaspora Café, Switchback Repair, and SUSTAINABLE BALLARD—are driving innovative solutions in recycling, composting, and waste prevention across our communities. These partnerships reflect Seattle’s commitment to a greener future through community-driven initiatives. Congratulations to the 2024 grant recipients and thank you for your efforts to create a more sustainable city! Learn more about how these organizations are focusing on waste prevention:?ReThink Waste Grants: Empowering Communities and Advancing Equity in Waste Reduction?- At Your Service https://lnkd.in/gi8tJsdH #Sustainability #WasteReduction #CommunityImpact #ReThinkWaste #Seattle

Job Opportunity: Senior Civil Engineer ?? We are hiring a Senior Civil Engineer to join the System Operations, Planning, and Analysis (SOPA) Wastewater Team. If you enjoy optimizing wastewater facilities, solving time-sensitive issues, and working closely with operations and maintenance staff, this is the role for you! Interested? Apply now! ?? https://lnkd.in/g86wyk2V #engineeringjobs #civilengineering #publicutilities #SPU #seattle

Today is Customer Experience Day, and we’re proud to reaffirm our main goal, to keep you, our valued customer, satisfied. At Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities, we’ve always been guided by the principle of service excellence. With our new initiative "Our Commitment to You," we’re placing these values front and center. This promise underscores our dedication to providing accurate billing, flexible payment options, energy efficiency solutions, and reliable customer support. We’re here to serve you with transparency, respect, and trust. Learn more about how we’re working to meet your needs: https://lnkd.in/gwgCAiB6

The Seattle Clean City continues its impeccable work in our community.

Deep-rooted plants like perennials, shrubs, and trees can be watered infrequently! Check out https://ow.ly/izW550TxHEj to learn more about watering deep-rooted plants.

Seattle Clean City is making a huge impact in 2024! Our Clean City program is dedicated to preserving and protecting our environmental and community health. We're committed to keeping Seattle clean and healthy, ensuring equitable access to public spaces for everyone. In 2024 alone, we’ve: + Removed over 2.5 million pounds of debris from our streets + Cleaned up 582,000+ square feet of graffiti + Safely disposed of 672,000+ needles in our sharps boxes Our work doesn’t stop there. We swiftly tackle litter, graffiti, sharps, illegal dumping, and other hazards, making Seattle a safer, cleaner, and healthier place for all residents and visitors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gE4k9XGq