From old school to efficient: Municipality of Anchorage gains efficiencies, launches organics
As many municipalities continue to grapple with pandemic fallout and the ongoing driver shortage, solid waste departments that invested in smart truck technology years ago find themselves reaping the benefits a second time. Not only does fleet automation streamline operations and save labor hours, making even the leanest teams more effective. It also enhances communication between […]
10 ways smart truck technology helps foster resilience
From COVID-19-related employee absences and changes to the waste stream, to the ongoing driver shortage and rising fuel costs, challenges for waste and recycling haulers continue to mount. Yet opportunities, too, are in the offing, as states adopt rules requiring new organics collection programs, and technological advances help make the industry greener and more resilient. […]
The New Driver Retention Playbook 1.0 – How to succeed in attracting, keeping, and rewarding great waste and recycling drivers
Driver Retention Amidst Driver Shortage Waste and recycling haulers know that the driver shortage is a big issue. It’s difficult to attract—and keep—solid, smart, dependable drivers. So, how do you retain drivers, and what should you be focusing on when it comes to driver retention? The traditional approach to finding drivers is to offer one-time […]
Top five ways to pay for fleet automation technology in just 180 days
While digital transformation is a top priority for many municipal and private haulers, justifying the cost of a fleet automation solution can be a challenge. Yet the savings that these tools provide more than makes up for the initial investment. In fact, most haulers find that fleet automation pays for itself in six months by: […]
The buy-in guide: How to champion fleet automation and effect change
Implementing fleet automation saves resources over time, but gaining buy-in for the initial cost can take a little work. If you’re excited about the positive transformation that automation makes possible — and you’d like to present the idea to your organization’s leaders for consideration — follow these five steps for success. 1. Do the math […]
The big five: Top revenue leaks for solid waste haulers — and how to plug them
Every business has blind spots, and hauling operations are no different. What if you could see what you’re missing? In 20 years of working with municipal and private haulers, our team of fleet automation professionals has made some of the same observations of revenue leaks again and again. We believe in sharing what we’ve learned, […]
We Work Hard—But Sudbury, Ontario, Works Harder
At ReCollect, we combine our technological know-how with our expertise in solid waste and recycling to create real change in the industry, one organization at a time. But while we work behind the scenes and with customers to meet our collective goals, our customers are busy putting in the real work, making the most of […]
Chapter 4: Web Accessibility is Law, and The Right Thing to Do – New Routeware 2023 Update
Chapter 4: Web Accessibility Is Law, And The Right Thing To Do Sometimes, technology can surprise even us. Years ago, we received an unsolicited thank-you email from an older couple who had been really struggling to keep on top of their new waste collection schedule. The email came from a woman with macular degeneration, who […]
