Claude
Best for: Writing, analysis, code
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Figure out what goes in recycling, compost or trash
“I never know what my town actually recycles.”
Rules differ by town. AI can look up your local program's official rules and make you a simple fridge chart.
Fix it yourself in 3 steps
- Find your city or hauler name.
- Ask the AI to pull your local rules from the official site.
- Print the one-page chart and ask about any item you're unsure of.
Copy this prompt
Look up the official recycling, compost and trash rules for [city/hauler]. Make a one-page chart of common household items and which bin they go in, with the source link. Flag items with special drop-off (batteries, electronics). Stop there.
Fill in the [brackets]. Each prompt says when the AI should stop, so it doesn't wander off.
Agents people used for this: Gemini.
Inspired by real examples collected at agentusecases.ai.
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