Chapter 7: Navigating the Procurement Process
May 3, 2017
What happens when you contact a software provider for a quote? If you’re purchasing a government SaaS product, you should expect to speak with a…Blog
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Community-Based Social Marketing in Waste Communications
April 27, 2017
At ReCollect, we spend a lot of time researching how best to communicate with residents about collection schedules. Ryan, one of our waste communication specialists,…
Jenny Awarded Waste 360’s 40 under 40 Award
April 26, 2017
Jenny English, in our sales department, has had a great 2017 so far. She was promoted to the Eastern Territories last quarter, hit her one-year…
Columbia, South Carolina, Wins Carolina Recycling Association Award
April 20, 2017
Carolina universities have thousands of recycling bins. They have instructional web pages and beautiful recycling guides. Some campuses even have on-site waste coordinators to make…
Test-Driving Facebook & Google Ads for Recycling Outreach
March 7, 2017
One of our ongoing objectives at Recyclist is to increase the number of people who engage with our customers’ recycling websites. To do this, we…
The Results Are In: Municipal Websites Are a Crucial Source of Recycling Information
March 3, 2017
Over the past several months, multiple studies have shown that residents rely heavily on local government websites for recycling information.
Travelogue of Trash: Recycling in Japan
March 2, 2017
On a recent trip to Japan, Recyclist project manager Emily Blackmer took some time to explore a whole new side of travel: trash tourism. Since…
Recyclist Turns One!
February 16, 2017
Recyclist turns one year old this month! In February 2016, our first customers started using the cloud-based solutions we designed to help communities move toward…
The State of Recycling in 2016: In Need of Better Outreach
December 15, 2016
The Recycling Partnership and the EPA released the 2016 State of Curbside Recycling report yesterday. The report identifies Areas of Opportunity, or ways in which…
On Clamshells and Clarity: Unpacking the Latest Research on Recycling Communication
December 8, 2016
The Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) recently released the results of a survey conducted to better understand how language, images and instructions affect communication about recycling.
The Big 5 Trends of City Tech
December 7, 2016
At a public hackathon five years ago, Kevin and I created an app called VanTrash. My mom liked it so much, that she suggested I…
Making Sense of Big Numbers in a Big Industry
December 2, 2016
In the solid waste and recycling industry, we hear statistics all the time. The amount of hazardous waste produced each year could fill the Superdome…
SWANApalooza Ski Day in Tahoe
November 30, 2016
Recyclist and SWANA are excited to offer SWANApalooza conference attendees the opportunity to spend a day skiing in the iconic Lake Tahoe area. Sign up…
Let the Yellow Pages Be Bygone
October 31, 2016
For a long time, the yellow pages were the final word on local businesses and services, including recycling information. Need to find a copy shop,…
The Best Outreach Tool You’re Not Using (But 65% of Neighborhoods Are)
October 25, 2016
Nextdoor is a private social network site for neighborhoods. Launched in 2010, it’s intended to help neighbors share local information, whether that’s to vet a…