City of Auburn Clean Up and Recovery for Citizens

Nearly all of the roads are open in Auburn and the City in conjuction with Waste Management is offering several options and tips as residents and businesses seek to recovery from last week's storms. Below are resources offered within the city of Auburn for clean up and debris removal:

Yard Debris Containers Now Available

As of Saturday morning, Waste Management yard debris containers are now available for residents to bring excess yard debris (branches, tree limbs, etc.) at no charge. Collection will take place during daylight hours only. Containers are located at:

• Game Farm Park, 3030 R ST SE 
• Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth ST SE 
• Brannan Park, 611 - 28th ST NE 
• Auburndale Park, 31700 - 108th ST NE 
• Parks Dept. Maintenance, 1305 C ST SW 
• Dorothy Bothel Park, 5701 Lakeland Hills Way SE 
• Fulmer Park, 5th and K ST NE 
• Cameron Park, 3650 Academy Drive SE

NOTE: Storm debris may NOT be burned. For more information on outdoor burning, visit the Valley Regional Fire Authority website.

More containers may be added throughout the week. Check back for updates.

Spoiled Food Collection (Jan. 23 – 27 & Jan. 30 – Feb. 3) - Waste Management Customers

Due to the long power outages, Waste Management will be collecting extra spoiled food at no additional cost on your garbage collection day. Spoiled food should be bagged and put in your garbage cart or heavy, black plastic bags.

If you subscribe to compostables service, remove food from its packaging and place in your compostables cart. No plastic bags.

Curbside Collection (Jan. 30 – Feb. 3 & Feb. 6 – 10) - Waste Management Customers

Waste Management will collect extra storm yard debris at no charge on your collection day.

• Place extra storm yard debris at the curb next to your containers. Do not put debris in the street.
• Storm yard debris must be no larger than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.

If you are elderly or disabled and need assistance, please call 253-876-1925. Check here for more information on setting out extra garbage or debris.

If you are not serviced by Waste Management, please contact your hauler for information related to storm debris disposal:

• Allied Waste Services: 800-322-8709 | 206-682-9735 
• Murrey’s Disposal: 253-414-0345

Power Outage/Resources from Puget Sound Energy

Visit the PSE Real Time Updates page to view outages by ZIP Code and for other updates and safety information. To report an outage call 1-888-225-5773.

Need a Hot Shower?

The Auburn Valley YMCA is offering free use of their shower facilities. They are located at 1620 Perimeter Rd. SW, near Boeing. You must show ID to use the facility.

Safety Tips from the Valley Regional Fire Authority

• Those dependent on electrically powered medical devices should begin making arrangements with their existing support networks, family and friends for access to power if needed.
• All fuel burning appliances should be properly ventilated. Barbecues, generators and fuel powered heaters should never be brought into the home due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. More tips on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning are available on our website, www.vrfa.org in several languages.
• Choose flashlights and battery-powered candles over flame candles to avoid the risk of fire.

Warming Centers

Need to warm up, or maybe charge your phone or other electronic device? You can visit one of the warming centers below.

• City Hall-25 W Main ST, open Monday till 5 pm
• Senior Center-808 9th ST SE, open Monday till 9 pm

Severe Weather Shelter

The City of Auburn in conjunction with the Auburn Food Bank will be opening a severe weather shelter on the following days:

• Monday, Jan. 23, 8:00 pm - 8:00 am
• Tuesday, Jan. 24, 8:00 pm - 8:00 am

The location will be the Veteran's Memorial Building in Veteran's Memorial Park located at 411 E ST NE. For more information about the shelter, please contact Debbie Christian at 253-334-4860.