Skip the Phone Tree: How to Get City Service Answers Without Calling Around

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Ever spent an afternoon bouncing between city departments just to find out when your recycling gets picked up? There's a better way. More cities now offer online portals, text services, or a single 311 number that actually connects you to a human who knows. Instead of dialing through endless menus, you can email your parks permit request or check your water bill status with a few clicks. Next time you need a pothole filled or a noise complaint filed, try the city's website first—you might save…