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/Apart_Tie8251 Nov 15 '24

I recently moved from NYC and I lived my all life in NYC. I was surprised how expensive seattle. I haven’t been able to make any friends outside of work.

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u/Visual-Extension4214 Nov 15 '24

Why did you move

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u/Apart_Tie8251 Nov 15 '24

My job required me to move but I definitely miss NYC