Included on the punch list for such a host would be low or nonexistent taxes, easy access to licenses and other official paperwork, and regulators who aren't inclined to ask a lot of questions.

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You can visit the site or call 1-800-CLEANUP, punch in a ZIP code and get a list of nearby collection sites for a wide range of hazardous materials.

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Urban suggests going to the National Association of Health Underwriters Web site, where people searching for health insurance can punch in a zip code to get a short list of local and licensed brokers.

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