How do I recycle plastic bottles?

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I live in an apartment, south Chicago. I see the bins by homes & businesses, how do I get one? I called the "City Clerk"- she connected me to the press one…press two spiel, I ended up leaving a message with "Melissa" who never called me back. I called Public Works, they didn’t know either. Anyone know where I can get information on how to recycle?

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How can I recycle from home with no recycle bins?

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I live in an apartment complex that has no recycling options. I would really like to make sure I am doing my part in recycling but this makes it really hard. I am in the process of requesting the complex put in recycling stations. What can I do in the mean time? What public places allow people to bring their recycling in or what places have recycling stations?

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Going green, recycling and getting rid of cat litter?

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I am working on doing a little bit each week to help out with the Global Effort. My question is this: I have a cat and when I clean out her litter, I use a used grocery plastic bag. Is there a better way that is more "Green" . I live in an apartment and it is so quick to grab a bad and clean out the litter box. Any suggestions that are more environment friendly?

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How to recycle plastic bottles and jugs if…?

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I have saved up lots of plastic bottles and jugs over the past year. I want to recycle them, but my apartment doesn’t have a recycling program, and I know of no places in Tampa that allow drop-offs. What can I do?

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Where can I find solar panels and how to install them inexpensively?

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I already change all the lightbulbs in my apartment for energy saving ones. I drive less so my car doens’t emit that much. I would like to know more about solar panels

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