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Waste Wise Innovation Triumphs at the Charlotte Hornets 2025 Innovation Summit

Waste Wise Innovation Triumphs at the Charlotte Hornets 2025 Innovation Summit

We are thrilled to announce that Waste Wise Innovation has been named the grand prize winner of the Charlotte Hornets 2025 Innovation Summit. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to reshaping recycling infrastructure and building a cleaner, more...
The Benefits of Smart Recycling Bins: Reduce Contamination, Cut Costs, and Scale Sustainability

The Benefits of Smart Recycling Bins: Reduce Contamination, Cut Costs, and Scale Sustainability

As organizations and communities strive for greater sustainability, connected recycling bins are transforming waste operations. By combining fill-level sensors, barcode scanning, and data analytics, these units reduce contamination at the source, eliminate overflow,...
Why Chain of Custody Tracking Is the Missing Link in Your Recycling Program

Why Chain of Custody Tracking Is the Missing Link in Your Recycling Program

Are you confident in your organization’s recycling numbers? Do you know exactly what happens to your recyclables after they leave the bin? If you’re like most businesses, campuses, or venues, the answer is probably “not really.” Here’s why that matters, and how...
Bin-Level Recycling Data: The Key to Smarter Waste Management​

Bin-Level Recycling Data: The Key to Smarter Waste Management​

In the evolving waste management landscape, the shift from traditional data collection methods to localized, bin-level monitoring is In the evolving waste management landscape, the shift from traditional data collection methods to localized, bin-level monitoring is...
Connected Recycling: How Technology Can Revolutionize Plastic Waste Management

Connected Recycling: How Technology Can Revolutionize Plastic Waste Management

Part 3: Plastic Production & Recycling Introduction With the mounting pressure to reduce plastic waste, technology has become a powerful ally. Forward-thinking companies are leveraging connected solutions to transform the way they collect, track, and recycle...

Recycle Smart Monitoring System™

The Recycle Smart Monitoring System™ (RSMS) provides a method to measure the fullness of a recycling bins. The Topper Stopper™ units equipped with RSMS determine the depth of an empty bin, then check the bin depth at specified intervals. Notifications are sent out via text message and/or email when bins reach a specified level of fullness. This works on varying sizes of bins because the system obtains the depth each time a bin is emptied (or replaced).