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NYC Stuff Exchange
The NYC Stuff Exchange website offers a quick and simple way for NYC residents to search for places in their neighborhood and throughout the city where they can donate, sell, buy, rent, or repair different types of gently used goods.
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DEP Launches Operational Excellence Program
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) launched a new program, Operational Excellence, or OpX, to help make DEP the safest, most effective, cost-efficient, and transparent water utility in the nation.

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NYCrecycles App
Think you know what to recycle in New York City? What about your old box springs, junk mail, papaya peels, or brass horn? Beat the recycling experts on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with NYC’s free recycling game.

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NYC Stuff Exchange App
NYC Stuff Exchange is a free, quick, and simple way for New Yorkers to find convenient places to donate, buy, or sell gently used goods. The app contains listings of charitable organizations that accept donations, as well as outlets that buy or sell used goods.

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NYC Wasteless Events
Visit the NYCWasteLess calendar for information on upcoming composting workshops, electronics recycling events, and other recycling and waste prevention activities.

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	DID YOU KNOW

	You Can Download the 2011 Cycling Map The New York City Cycling Map shows bike lanes, greenways, parks, bike shops, and subway stations across the five boroughs. Download a copy (in PDF) or visit the DOT website. It Is Easy to Learn about Health Insurance Options NYC Health Insurance Link can help you find and compare private health insurance plans for individuals and small businesses. Use this free online tool to find a plan that fits your needs. You Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online or Via CityStore Prepare ahead for parking in the City. Purchase an NYC Parking Card online or via CityStore. You Can Find Zoning & Land Use Info Online With the Department of City Planning's Zoning and Land Use (ZoLa) application you can find the zoning for a property, discover new proposals for your neighborhood, and learn where City Planning initiatives apply across NYC. You Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants from the Health Department (DOH). You May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online To file a claim related to flooding (property damage from water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's website.