Route Optimization: With Every Turn of the Wheel, We’ve Got Your Back

Routeware started off selling route optimization software – it is, quite literally, the foundation of our name. Even as our waste management solutions have expanded and evolved over the decades, a dedicated and reliable route optimization system has only become more of a priority for our customers. As the prices More »

Ramping Up Resident and Driver Satisfaction: How Connected Operations Make Waste Service Better for Everyone

When residents call with complaints about missed pickups, late service, or confusing schedules — and when drivers juggle paper routes, shifting assignments, and frustrated customers — it doesn’t just degrade service quality and driver confidence. It erodes confidence in your entire operation. The good news? There’s a better way. Modern More »

2026 Is Here: Building Smarter, More Connected Waste Operations for the Year Ahead

A new year brings fresh expectations — and for waste and recycling teams across North America, 2026 is already shaping up to be a pivotal one for waste management technology. Cities are under pressure to do more with less. Waste haulers are balancing rising service demands with tighter margins. Crews More »

How Technology Optimizes Your Winter Snow Management & Removal

Municipalities of all sizes face challenges in managing snow operations. Operational efficiency for snowplow fleets is a priority for...

Happy Holidays from Routeware: 2025 in Review, Holiday Waste Insights, and What’s Ahead for 2026

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you. To the public works leaders, waste and recycling professionals, haulers, drivers, supervisors, and support teams across North America: you kept communities running through record volumes, tighter budgets, staffing challenges, extreme weather, and rising expectations More »

12 Days of Trash: A Complete Holiday Waste Survival Guide

As the holiday season ramps up, so does the trash. Between decorations, gift wrap, food (and the hustle and bustle) waste volumes spike dramatically. That’s why we created 12 Days of Trash, a holiday-themed, step-by-step guide to managing seasonal waste in a smarter, safer, and more sustainable way. Whether you’re More »

Waste Hauling Service Analytics: Save Time and Money on Every Route

Why Waste Hauling Service Analytics Matters Waste operations are complex: multiple fleets, crews, service types, and routes must all work in harmony to ensure timely, reliable service. Missed pickups, inefficient routes, and administrative errors cost time, fuel, and money—whether you’re a municipal public works department or a private hauling business. More »

Looking to Digitize? How to Afford Waste Management Software

Why Investing in Waste Management Software Pays Off Modern waste operations are complex, with multiple routes, vehicles, crews, and service types all competing for limited time and resources. Manual tracking, paper manifests, and siloed operations lead to inefficiencies, missed pickups, and higher costs. Investing in a municipal or private waste More »

5 Key Waste Management Technologies for 2026

As the waste industry evolves, so do customer expectations. Read our list of the 5 most critical waste management technologies available in 2025, and see what might benefit your business.

The Waste Fleet Dispatch Tools You’re Missing Out On

Why Dispatch Tools Are Critical for Waste Operations Whether you’re running a municipal public works department or managing a private hauling business, efficiency is everything. Missed pickups, route overlap, and miscommunication cost time, fuel, and customer satisfaction. This is where waste fleet dispatch tools come in. They provide the digital More »