Flexible Plastics Collections and 2027: Impacts and Solutions for UK Local Authorities

As previously announced as part of the Simpler Recycling programme, from March 2027, local authorities will need to introduce kerbside collections for flexible plastics from households and relevant non-domestic premises. The rollout of this new recycling stream represents a host of practical, financial and operational challenges for councils, with significant More »

Implications of the Expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to the Waste Sector

The planned expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to include emissions from waste incineration and energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities from 2028 will have significant implications for UK local authorities. This was one of the main topics of discussion at the recent North West Recycling Forum (NWRF) we attended with More »

From Complaints to Confidence: How Cities Reduce Missed Pickups Without Adding Crews

Missed trash and recycling pickups are one of the fastest ways to erode trust between a city and its residents. A single missed stop can trigger complaints, service tickets, overtime, return trips, and frustrated crews — all while supervisors scramble to piece together what actually happened. And while the instinctive More »

2025 in Review: Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation—and Building What’s Next

2025 was a pivotal year for Routeware—one that honored our past while laying a strong foundation for the future. As we celebrated 25 years of innovation in waste and recycling technology, we also continued to evolve our platform and deepen our connection with customers and industry partners. Each milestone and More »

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 »