The Big List: Top 10 Waste and Recycling Conferences of 2019
With spring on its way, here at ReCollect we’re looking ahead to the waste and recycling conference and tradeshow season. That’s right: We do our best to travel around North America spring through fall to stay up-to-date on the ideas, issues and trends driving the ever-changing waste and recycling industry. We also enjoy the opportunity […]
ReCollect’s 2018 Security Audit
Celebrating Security- ReCollect’s 2018 Audit Pass ReCollect is deeply committed to our customers, and as such, we have annual security audits to make sure you and your data are protected. To assure a thorough and unbiased process we hire a reputable third-party auditor, Altius IT, to perform an overall security check and evaluate ReCollect’s web application […]
Introduction: The What and Why of Waste Communications Software for Public Works
How do you currently communicate with residents about waste and recycling? Whether you send out a monthly newsletter, put ads in the local paper, or simply try to keep everything as simple as possible, your residents are getting messages from you somehow. Whether the message says “recycling is important and we’re here to help you” […]
Chapter 1: Why Buy Recycling Communications Software?
Ryan Buhay Receives Waste 360’s Top 40 Under 40 Award
ReCollect is ecstatic to congratulate our very own Ryan Buhay, who through his experience, knowledge and exceptional charisma has received Waste 360’s 40 under 40 award! With a big mission to reduce waste, Ryan Buhay’s impact in the Canadian waste industry has been definite and continues to grow through his work as an account executive with […]
New to ReCollect – Short Codes
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Storytelling Wins Charlotte, North Carolina SWANA Award
The health of our communities is dependent on the health of our environment. This is the message that Charlotte, NC, is sending to residents as part of a campaign to reduce pollution and waste – a campaign that was so effective that the Solid Waste Association of North America recently recognized Charlotte’s contribution to the […]
Chapter 4: Web Accessibility is Law, and The Right Thing to Do
Sometimes, technology can surprise even us. Years ago, we received an unsolicited thank-you email from an older couple who had been really struggling to keep on top of their new waste collection schedule. The email came from a woman with macular degeneration, who described herself as “nearly blind”, and her husband, who suffered from Alzheimer’s […]
Chapter 5: Government Data Ownership and Privacy
People care about their privacy. Government services are meant to be consistent and safe. Unsolicited marketing and scams make people very upset. When companies don’t keep data private, there can be real consequences. Technology companies must be extra vigilant with privacy, and government agencies must pay attention to vendor privacy policies. Unfortunately, procurement processes don’t always cover […]
Chapter 6: Web Security Considerations: Keep your Systems Safe
Trusted security must be a requirement for all government software tools. Unfortunately, it’s hard for everyone to know what good security and privacy look like. Evaluating privacy and security doesn’t have to be complicated. And it starts with one key question… What can happen if your security fails? The simplest reason to have good security […]
