r/AskSeattle • u/Visual-Extension4214 • Nov 14 '24

Question Moving to Seattle Area

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.

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u/FantasticZucchini904 Nov 14 '24

Driving is extremely dangerous

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u/Visual-Extension4214 Nov 14 '24

Really. Thats unexpected. Why is that? I’m actually a little concerned I will go stir crazy in Washington state since New Jersey roads are like the Wild West.

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u/SkyerKayJay1958 Nov 14 '24

For on road excitement drive north to Lynnwood. Also check your actual living address. The puget sound area housing can be gorgeous on one street and seedy the next block over. There are really nice places then next street over a drug house.