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Snow Plow Tracking: How Can Municipal Teams Run Winter Operations Better?

June 19, 2026

Snow plow tracking gives public works teams a live view of which streets are cleared, the data to manage a storm, and proof of service…

Waste Management Software: Buyer’s Guide for Waste Haulers

June 18, 2026

Disconnected systems cost waste operations time and money. See how a connected platform ties routing, service, and billing into one, and how to choose it.

How to Run Street Sweeping Operations Efficiently

June 17, 2026

Managing a street sweeping program without real-time visibility costs more than most cities realise. Here is how high-performing operations close the gap.

Route Optimization Software for Waste & Recycling Operations

June 15, 2026

What route optimization software is, how it works, its benefits, and how to choose the best one for waste and recycling operations.

Managing SB 1383 Is Harder Than It Looks. Is Your City Equipped to Handle It?

June 8, 2026

CalRecycle can demand 114 compliance records with just ten days' notice. Learn why spreadsheets can't keep up, and how Recyclist helps municipalities stay audit-ready year-round.

Devil in the Detail: Using Purpose-Built Software for Site Service Operations

June 1, 2026

Most site service operators outgrow their software before they realize it. Here's what running every line of service — and every location — from one…

Driven by Purpose: A Conversation with Nick Lidstone, Technical Account Manager

May 25, 2026

Nick Lidstone is a Technical Account Manager at Routeware, where he works with municipalities to help them get more from their waste management technology. This…

Good Routes Don’t Stay Good: The Case for Modern Route Management Software

May 18, 2026

Here’s something most fleet managers know but don’t always say out loud: the routes they’re running today probably made sense five years ago.

The Next Generation of Route Optimisation is Coming

May 12, 2026

The new EasyRoute will be a fully web-based SaaS platform, accessible from any modern browser – no installations, no manual updates, no version conflicts, no…

The Container You Can’t Find Is the Job You Can’t Bill

May 11, 2026

Roll-off runs on completely different operational logic than scheduled collection, and most haulers are still managing it with the wrong tools. Here's what that actually…

The Truth Is on the Truck

May 4, 2026

When a resident calls to dispute a missed pickup, most operations have no clean answer. In-cab cameras change that — giving waste fleets timestamped, GPS-verified…

The City That Already Knows: How Waste Fleets Are Rewriting the 311 Model

April 27, 2026

Smart City technology and connected waste fleets are transforming 311 systems from reactive reporting tools into proactive municipal intelligence platforms.

Five Questions Every Street Sweeping Program Needs to Answer

April 20, 2026

Street sweeping is visible work. Residents notice when it happens and when it doesn't. Programs that can answer basic questions about their own operations —…

What Cities Really Need From Snow Removal Software

April 13, 2026

Learn what cities should look for in snow removal software, from route visibility and pass tracking to reassignment, reporting, and driver support.

8 Questions State and Regional Agencies Should Ask When Evaluating a Waste and Recycling Outreach Platform

April 6, 2026

Learn what state and regional agencies should look for in a recycling outreach platform, from local customization to analytics, education, and scalability.