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Husky Neighborhood Cleanup

Husky community clean up
More than 600 cubic yards of extra garbage are typically generated in the University District as students move out for the summer and return in the fall. Much of this garbage gets piled next to dumpsters and other places. In response, the University of Washington has sponsored efforts to keep adjacent neighborhoods clean during these times. The ìHusky Neighborhood Clean-Upî provides large dumpsters, reusable goods collection, recycling and increased garbage service for student housing.

This program has collected over 1,600 cubic yards of garbage in the past two years. Collection sites are typically located at NE 17th Ave & 47th St and 20th Ave & 52nd St. UW Panhellenic Council, UW Interfraternity Council, Seattle Public Utilities and Waste Management are significant partners in the Husky Neighborhood Clean-Up

A similar program is operated on campus by UW Housing and Food Services. Summer Scram allows students who live on campus to donate their unwanted clothing, books, food, and reusable materials to charitable organizations. The program also targets reusable materials found in the garbage each year during move out.

City-University Agreement

In 1998, the City and University entered into an agreement to govern campus master planning and off-campus leasing. This agreement marked an important step in maintaining good relations with our neighbors and city government.

In 2003, this agreement was amended (Ordinance 121193) to allow more off-campus leasing and change reporting requirements. This amendment acknowledges the important role the University can play in revitalizing the University District.

Following a ruling by the Growth Management Hearings Board, the City Council passed a new ordinance (Ordinance 121688), on November 29, 2004, amending the 1998 agreement.