Route Optimization Software for Waste & Recycling Operations
June 10, 2026
What route optimization software is, how it works, its benefits, and how to choose the best one for waste and recycling operations.Blog
Knowledge and inspiration to improve your 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.
Waste Policy Is Changing Faster Than Operations Can Keep Up
March 30, 2026
From new regulations to shifting costs, North American waste operators are navigating rapid policy change. Here’s what’s really happening.
Fuel Costs Are Climbing. Most Waste Operations Are Fighting the Wrong Battle.
March 23, 2026
Fuel prices are rising fast. Learn how waste haulers reduce fuel costs with route optimization, in-cab technology, dynamic dispatch, and smarter customer engagement.
The Quiet System Holding the Waste Industry Together
March 16, 2026
Rising fuel costs, new recycling programs, and complex service models are changing waste management billing—and making accurate billing more important than ever.