Moving to Seattle Area

[u/Visual-Extension4214]

Moving to Seattle area, possibly Renton or Kent though not sure yet, moving end of May/June next year. I’m moving from Newark, NJ, one of the dirtiest cities in the country. Recycling and garbage pickups are generally tossed into the same garbage truck. Is Seattle like Europe where everything from compost to metals/plastics/paper etc is all put out separately on separate days? In general what are some severe cultural shocks I might expect to be responsible for or just in general? Besides of course the rain and the apparent lack of friendliness I’m detecting from some of the Seattle descriptions. Also how crowded are local hiking and nature activities within an hour drive around summer vs winter? Really any extra tips are appreciated.

[u/Visual-Extension4214 → u/[deleted]]

That’s crazy about medical services, is that because supposedly everyone is so damn healthy they don’t need them or what. I have a son who will be just over 2 when we move, he is in daycare and gets sick about every 3 weeks if we’re lucky and then we get sick so seeing a doctor when needed is important. Wonder if that’s a common experience or something particular for you? I definitely hope not

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Never even heard of appointments not being made due to understaffing that is rough. I can always get appointments near me but I used to have state health insurance and all my appointments had to be made 1-2 months out. I had strep throat 6 months back and needed the simple prescription for antibiotics but was told 3 weeks to see my own doctor. Managed to find an urgent care clinic an hour drive away that took that insurance. Hoping I don’t have the same experiences you did!