The City of Seattle just put out a press release explaining that garbage and yard waste pickup was postponed on Tuesday “due to dangerous road conditions.” Collectors will attempt another go at it Wednesday – if road conditions improve. “Customers missed today should leave their containers out tomorrow,” explains Seattle Public Utilities. “If materials are not collected tomorrow, then customers should bring in their containers until next week.”

It really doesn’t look good for garbage collection in Queen Anne.  The latest from Seattle Public Utilities here.  They say that If garbage is not collected today, customers will have to wait until next week. In addition, due to the Christmas holiday, Thursday and Friday customers will be delayed one day. Thursday customers will be collected Friday and Friday customers will be collected Saturday assuming the roads are clear.

If your garbage is missed for this week, you can set out double your normal amount of garbage at no additional charge next week. If you are missed two weeks in a row, you can also take your waste to Seattle’s Recycling and Disposal Stations, where it will be accepted at no charge.

Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) web site and call center (206-684-3000) will be updated with the most current collection information. Customers can also be sign-up for CurbWaste E-News service alerts.

It’s not just garbage at our homes that is piling up, but around the city.