Prepping your residents for long weekend collection changes

If you find yourself thinking about work over the holidays, you’re not doing it right. Unfortunately, for too many frontline staffers in municipal solid waste, this is reality. That’s because holidays mean collection schedule changes in most communities. And when residents aren’t prepared for these

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Boosting recycling outreach in rural areas

A well-run recycling program is a thing of beauty. There’s no denying that. But getting your program to easily respond to changes in the recycling market while continuing to offer an efficient service to the public can be… well, challenging. This is especially true in

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A small borough gets big results promoting Recycle Coach

Promoting your Recycle Coach app locally can be a bit of a challenge. It requires time, effort, and some promotional chops. Some members of the Recycle Coach network are finding interesting ways to encourage residents to download the app, and they’re doing it affordably and

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Electronic waste management: How we can make a difference

As a society, we’re constantly striving for newer electronic devices. Unfortunately, our endless quest for the latest gadget is taking a serious toll on the environment. Electronic waste, or e-waste for short, encompasses electrical and electronic equipment that’s outdated, unwanted, or broken. And it’s a

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A notifications primer for Independence Day and Canada Day

Two big holidays are on the horizon: Independence Day and Canada Day, which means there will probably be changes to your curbside collection schedule. That’s why we’ve prepared a little tutorial to remind you how to use Recycle Coach’s notification system. That way, your residents

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