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***The Washington Relay Service is available for deaf or hard
of hearing persons only at 1-800-833-6388***
KING COUNTY/SEATTLE COMPANIES:
* Water/Sewer/Garbage and
Yard waste:
Call City of Seattle Combined Utilities at (206) 625-3000 to discontinue or take over billing.
Before
you call, go to the water meter (under a metal plate, usually near the street) and write down the 4 digit number. This will
save a charge to you for the city to come out to read the meter.
* Recycling:
Phone (206) 684-7600 for information
on the recycling bins. These can usually be left with a house if you are selling, the city provides them for free if you are
setting up new service.
* Electricity:
Call Seattle City Light at (206) 625-3000 Monday-Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm.
To use the touch tone automated service (you don't talk to a person) call (206) 386-0099.
* Gas or Oil:
Call
Puget Sound Energy at (888) 225-5773 for gas service changes. http://www.pse.com/
If you have oil, the sale agreement
states that the buyer will pay for the remaining oil in the tank if the seller provides a written statement as to the quantity
and current price. This information can be obtained from a supplier and should be made available to the buyer just before
closing.
If you are starting oil service, there are a variety to choose from; ask your neighbors for recommendations.
*
Telephone Service:
Call Qwest Communications (800) 244-1111 to change, start, or discontinue local service.
Also
remember to contact your long distance provider, even if shutting off your service. http://www.qwest.com/
* Cable Television:
Comcast Broadband : (877) 824-2288 http://www.comcast.com/
* Change of Address:
You can get an address
change form at your local post office. It is a good idea for sellers to leave their new address with buyers as mail will continue
to arrive there. http://www.usps.com/
SNOHOMISH COUNTY:
*Water, Sewer, Garbage:
Lake Forest
Park and Shoreline Water customers call: (206) 362-8100
Lake Forest Park and Shoreline Waste Management: (206) 546-2494
Lynnwood
Utilities: (206) 670-6609
Everett Utilites: (425) 259-8999
* Electricity:
Lake Forest Park and Shoreline:
Call Seattle City Light at (206) 625-3000
Snohomish County: Call PUD of Snohomish County at 1-800-562-9142 or (425)
258-8230
* Television - Cable and CATV:
Chambers Cable Corporation: (206) 774-5146
Comcast Communications:
(877) 824-2288
* Telephone:
Residential customers call GTE Northwest at (800) 483-4100 from 8:30am to 5:00pm
Monday-Friday.
* Gas or Oil:
Call Puget Sound Energy at (206) 464-1999 for gas service changes.
For
brand new gas lines and equipment call (206) 382-7858.
If you have oil, the sale agreement states that the buyer will
pay for the remaining oil in the tank if the seller provides a written statement as to the quantity and current price. This
information can be obtained from a supplier and should be made available to the buyer just before closing.
If you
are starting oil service, there are a variety to choose from; ask your neighbors for recommendations.
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