Who dumps out the trash in public litter and recycling receptacles?
Litter and recycling cans are serviced by (Seattle Public Utilities) SPU’s commercial contractors. The cans in most areas are serviced two to three times a week; high-traffic areas may be serviced daily. To find out when cans in your neighborhood are serviced view the Schedule of Litter Can Pick-Ups. For more information visit SPU’s website To report problems with public place litter or recycling cans, call the Seattle Public Utilities Hotline at (206) 615-1700. Road Laws Where can I find the local road laws? Washington State Traffic Code regulations are available online. The online Seattle Municipal Code contains a searchable database where you can look up traffic code subjects by keyword. Another good online research tool is the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington. Winter Storms Why aren’t residential sidewalks, streets or driveways plowed or sanded when it snows? When it snows, SDOT equipment is busy 24-hours a day clearing and sanding major arterial streets. Our 20
