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+# AWL-Ntfy
+
+Fetches information which bins will be emptied tomorrow and sends the information to the phone via [ntfy.sh](https://ntfy.sh)
+
+## Usage
+
+```bash
+# random house
+awl-ntfy breite-straße 3
+
+# sends a notification to:
+# https://ntfy.sh/awl_neuss_breite-straße
+```