Winter 2024 Holiday Waste Collection Schedule and Reminders from Seattle Public Utilities.

Seattle Public Utilities reminds customers that garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste will not be collected on Christmas Day and New Year's Day in 2024. There will be a one-day delay for solid waste collections during the holiday weeks. Residents can compost holiday trees and greens for free from December 26 to January 31. Collection trucks may delay or postpone collections due to snow and icy roads. Customers can check the utility's website or social media for updates.

As the winter holidays approach, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) has announced some important changes to its waste collection services. In observance of Christmas Day and New Year's Day in 2024, garbage, recycling, and food/yard waste collections will be suspended. This article provides an in-depth look at the holiday collection schedule, composting options, and potential delays due to snow and icy roads.

According to SPU's official announcement [1], the upcoming holidays, Christmas Day (December 25, 2023) and New Year's Day (January 1, 2024), will result in a one-day delay in waste collection services. For instance, if your regular collection day is Monday, you should place your bins out on Tuesday for Christmas-related collection delays.

The holiday collection schedule for 2023 is as follows:

* Regular Pick-up Day: Moved to
* Monday, December 25: Tuesday, November 26
* Tuesday, December 26: Wednesday, December 27
* Wednesday, December 27: Wednesday, December 28
* Thursday, December 28: Thursday, December 28
* Friday, December 29: Friday, December 29
* Saturday, December 30:

It is essential to note that the North and South Transfer Stations will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day [1].

In addition to waste collection adjustments, SPU encourages residents to take advantage of its free composting program for holiday trees and greens. From December 26 to January 31, customers can compost trees and holiday greens by removing all decorations, cutting them into sections 4-foot or less, and placing them next to their Food & Yard Waste cart on their regular collection day [1].

During the winter season, snow and icy roads may cause collection delays. In such cases, residents can check SPU's website or social media channels for updates on collection statuses [1].

For more information on SPU's services, account management, and payment options, visit their official website [2].

References:

[1] Seattle Public Utilities. (2023, December 18). Winter Holiday Waste Collection Schedule for 2023. Retrieved from https://atyourservice.seattle.gov/2023/12/18/winter-holiday-waste-collection-schedule-for-2023/

[2] Seattle Utilities. (n.d.). Your Services. Retrieved from https://www.seattle.gov/utilities