Continued digital transformation is a goal of many cities, but prioritizing which municipal operations receive funding first can be difficult. When it comes to citizen engagement, waste and recycling operations are among the few services that touch most residents where they live every week, even multiple times a week. It follows that focusing digital changes within waste departments can result in greater efficiency and effectiveness while demonstrating the value of technology to the people being served at the same time.

Another good reason to focus on digital transformation in waste and recycling: grant dollars.

Over the last several years, developments at the state and federal level in the United States have resulted in more grant opportunities for municipalities planning upgrades and additions to waste operations. Likewise, increased understanding of waste issues and the role that municipal waste and recycling operations play in the circular economy have created other financial opportunities for cities, from zero-interest loans to material-specific diversion grants.

Whether you’re looking to digitize recycling communications with online tools, develop an app, outfit collection vehicles with smart-truck features, or manage fleets and workflows with better software, there’s likely a funding source you can tap to help foot the bill.

Our Waste and Recycling Grant Tracker, below, includes links and information on numerous funding resources. We’ll add to the tracker over time, making it easier for you to find the support you need to up your waste and recycling game.

Know of a grant that’s not included? Let us know: Send an email to contact at Routeware dot com, and we’ll add it to the list!

Waste and Recycling Grant Tracker