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 »

The Ins and Outs of Medical Waste Systems: Best Practices and Management

Why Medical Waste Systems Matter Healthcare facilities generate a variety of waste every day—everything from used sharps and biohazardous materials to expired medications. Improper handling can pose significant health risks, regulatory penalties, and environmental harm. A medical waste system provides the framework for safe collection, storage, and disposal. It’s not More »

How Fleet Scheduling Software Unites Waste, Snow, and Street Cleaning

The Challenge of Managing Multiple City Services Every municipal leader knows that efficiency isn’t just about doing one job well—it’s about coordinating dozens of essential services at once. Waste collection, snow removal, and street cleaning each have their own schedules, priorities, and teams. But they all rely on the same More »

Scare Away Food Waste This Halloween: Tips for Municipal Leaders

The Halloween Food Waste Problem Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and celebrations—but it’s also a time when food waste can spike. From unopened candy to leftover party snacks, households often throw away edible items, creating unnecessary landfill contributions. For municipal leaders, this is an opportunity to educate communities More »

How to Choose a Municipal Waste Management System

Why Choosing the Right Solution Matters Managing municipal solid waste is more complex than it may appear. It ranges from household trash and recycling to bulky items and hazardous materials. Cities must coordinate multiple fleets, routes, and schedules while staying compliant with local and federal regulations. A well-designed municipal waste More »