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What people ask in their first month in Kirkland: the answer, town by town, and the official page for each.

01Trash and recycling day

Kirkland. Waste Management (WM) picks up garbage, recycling and compost for single-family homes under the city's contract, and weekly recycling and compost come with garbage service. Your day depends on your address: check the service day map on this page or call WM at 425-587-0040. Official page

02Water and city utilities

Kirkland. The City of Kirkland provides water and sewer for most homes; Northshore Utility District serves Finn Hill and Kingsgate, and Woodinville Water District serves eastern Kingsgate. Puget Sound Energy provides electricity and natural gas. Official page

03Which school is yours

Kirkland. Nearly all of Kirkland is in Lake Washington School District, and students go to a neighborhood school based on their address. Juanita High and Lake Washington High are the neighborhood high schools in the city; use the district's School and Bus Finder to see yours. Official page

04Register your car

Washington Department of Licensing: vehicle registration. Register your car with the Washington State Department of Licensing. Tabs expire every year and can be renewed online. Official page

05Register to vote

King County Elections: register to vote. Register online or by mail until 8 days before an election, or in person through Election Day. Official page

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