Conservation

In Your Home

• Home Resource Profile (review your energy and water utility usage)
• Conservation Index (more information on saving water, reducing waste, and protecting water quality)
• Conserve Energy
  • Energy Conservation Programs and Services for Residents
• Conserve Water
  • Check for Water Leaks
  • Saving Water Partnership
• Recycle and Reduce Garbage
  • City Recycling Services
  • Recycling Electronic Equipment (computer, cell phone, and media equipment)
  • Recycling & Waste Prevention Programs with King County

In the Yard

• Composting, City Resources
• Composting, King County Resources
• Natural Lawn & Garden Care (smart watering, choosing the right plants, natural pest control, and more)
• Rain Barrels
• Salmon-Friendly Gardens (reduce irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides)
• Yard Waste Services

In Your Neighborhood

• Adopt-A-Street
• Friend of Recycling Volunteer Opportunities
• Neighborhood Power Project

For Your Business

• Conserve Energy
  • Energy Conservation for Small Businesses
  • Energy Conservation for Medium and Large Businesses
  • The Lighting Design Lab
• Conserve Water
  • Saving Water Partnership
  • Toilets Rebates for 1.6 gallon per flush models
  • Water Conservation Ideas for Business
  • Water Smart Technology Program: Water Conservation Rebates and Technical Assistance
• Sustainable Building
  • Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment
  • Sustainability at Seattle City Light
  • Sustainable Building in Seattle
  • Sustainable Building in King County
  • U.S. Green Building Council

Participate in City Boards & Commissions

• Seattle City Light Advisory Board
• Seattle City Light Rates Advisory Committee
• Skagit Environmental Endowment Commission
• Creeks, Drainage and Wastewater Citizen Advisory Committee
• Solid Waste Citizen Advisory Committee
• Water System Citizen Advisory Committee

Regional Conservation Resources

• Habitat Conservation Plan--HCP
• Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
• Saving Water Partnership

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Severe Weather Tips
Information about flooding in Seattle, power outages and downed power lines, landslides, and other severe weather topics.

Seattle City Light 2008 Accomplishments
A look back at some of the accomplishments of City Light during 2008.

Choosing Safe and Green Cleaning Products
Seattle Public Utilities offers tips on how to take the green approach to a safe and clean home.

Online Bill Payment for Seattle Public Utilities
Residential and commercial customers can pay their water, sewer or garbage bill online.

Online Bill Payment for Seattle City Light
Residential and commercial customers can pay their electric bill online.

Collection Calendar
Look up your next collection day for garbage, recycling, and yard waste pick up.

Report a Solid Waste Missed Collection
Report missed garbage, yard waste, or recycling collection directly to SPU customer service.

Street Light Trouble?
Report a street light problem online and SCL crews will repair the light as quickly as possible.

Guide to Maps - Utilities
City maps to assist with utility construction and coordination.