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Why Safety Tech is No Longer Optional in Waste Management—It’s Essential
The latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report delivered a sobering update: solid waste collection is now the 4th most dangerous job in America—the highest…
Top Digital Tools That Help Reduce Plastic Waste in Your Community
Effective plastic waste management is crucial for environmental sustainability and public health.
Medical Waste Management Challenges & Solutions: What to Know Before WasteExpo 2025
Discover key challenges medical waste haulers face and how Routeware’s software can help—just in time...
AI Waste Management: Helpful or Hype?
Explore the impact of AI for waste management, both positive and negative, from predictive analytics to optimized collection routes and more.
Success in SNOW or Shine: How Kansas City, MO, is Improving Winter Operations with Digital Technology Solutions
The City of Kansas City, MO, is no stranger to the cold and its changeable...
How Waste Haulers & Smart Cities Can Help To Reduce Food Waste
Discover how smart cities and waste haulers are reducing and managing food waste with tech-driven strategies and practical food waste reduction tips.
Efficient Waste Management in Smart Cities – How Routeware Helps
As urban areas grow, efficient waste management in smart cities is critical. Learn how Routeware...
5 Reasons Why Residential Waste Haulers Need to Upgrade Their Tech Stack
Residential waste hauling technology continues to grow in importance as the industry evolves. Learn why...
The Promise of Human-Centric AI for Waste Management
AI has the potential to address skilled labor shortages, help companies and communities to achieve...
The Most Common Wishcycling Examples and How to Prevent Them
Every waste operation offering recycling has dealt with wishcycling, a common recycling mistake. Learn how...
5 Key Waste Management Technologies for 2025
As the waste industry evolves, so do customer expectations. Read our list of the 5...
Waste Management Digital Transformation: 5 Benefits of Upgrading to Computerized Waste Systems
Waste haulers lose thousands of hours on obsolete paper–based systems. Learn why waste management digital...
The City of El Paso, Texas Modernizes its Street Sweeping Operations
Since November 2023, El Paso, TX has been operating with Routeware’s street sweeping software, making...