For years, waste management has been seen as complex: unpredictable routes, overflowing bins, missed pickups, and rising operational costs. But that’s changing fast. The future of waste management is simplified, and digital innovation is leading the way. At Routeware, we’re proud to help haulers, municipalities, and communities simplify their operations More »
We’ve just hit a major milestone—and it’s all thanks to the cities, towns, and waste haulers who’ve partnered with us on the journey. Routeware has officially delivered over 2 billion recycling reminders to residents across the globe. That’s 2 billion nudges to put out the right bin on the right More »
Big cybersecurity attacks make big news. You may have read about the Russian breach of SolarWinds in 2020 or the Chinese hacking of Microsoft Exchange servers in 2021. After the attack on Colonial Pipeline later that year, the company had to pay millions to restore systems supporting critical infrastructure. It More »
Recycling contamination costs the U.S. more than $3.5 billion every year. But what does that really mean for your city, your fleet—and your bottom line? Contamination happens when non-recyclable items end up in the recycling bin: greasy pizza boxes, plastic bags, garden hoses, Styrofoam, or even dirty recyclables like unwashed More »
In today’s world, everything is connected in the Internet of Things (IoT), including our homes, our cars, and our cities. Waste management is no exception. The future of waste and recycling services depends on connected systems that share data, communicate in real time, and help communities run cleaner, safer, and More »
Bulky item pickup is a critical part of modern waste and recycling operations. Whether it’s an old couch, broken appliance, or rusted lawn furniture, these large items can quickly become a customer service burden if not managed efficiently. For public works departments and private haulers, bulky pickup collection programs often More »
As the mergers and acquisitions boom continues across the waste industry, companies are growing at a significant pace. Perhaps never before has it been as important as it is today for organizations to take advantage of technology that can help them scale services while reducing bumps in the road. Likewise, More »
For decades, waste management has been seen as a complex, labor-intensive challenge. Routes that change on the fly. Missed pickups. Overflowing bins. Rising costs. But here’s the good news: the future of waste management software is easy, and technology is the reason why. At Routeware, we’re proud to be leading More »
As we look ahead from the California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) Conference on August 3rd, one thing is clear: the future of waste management is local, digital, and sustainable. For over 25 years, Routeware has helped forward-thinking municipalities modernize their waste and recycling programs—and in 2025, the waste management tools More »
This year, Routeware proudly marks 25 years of transforming waste management through technology. From pioneering in-cab computing to leading the charge in smart city solutions, our journey has been one of continuous innovation and collaboration. As we reflect on our past, we’re more excited than ever about the future ofin More »