King County/Seattle companies:
Water/Sewer/Garbage and Yard waste: Call City of
Seattle at (206) 684-5900 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: For in-person service, phone (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 (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.
Telephone: Call (800) 244-1111 to change, start, or
discontinue local service with US West. Also remember to
contact your long distance provider, even if shutting off your
service.
Cable Television: AT&T Cable: (877) 824-2288
Address Change: 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.
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
AT&T Cable: (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.
The Washington Relay Service is available for deaf or hard
of hearing persons only at 1-800-833-6388