Waste Management Software: How to Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency

May 11, 2022

As the world becomes more industrialized, the amount of waste produced each year continues to increase. A recent World Bank Report predicts that by 2025, the world will produce over 6 Billion tons of waste every day. With this increase in waste comes an increase in the need for efficient waste management.

One way to increase the efficiency of waste management is to use waste management software, like WeighPay Waste Management Edition. This type of software can help waste facilities to track and manage their retail and commercial inbound loads, and streamline the operational processes that occur after the waste is received.

There are many different types of waste management software on the market today. Some of these software programs are designed for specific types of waste facilities, while others are more general. Regardless of the type of software you choose, there are a few key features that you should look for to ensure that it will help you cut costs and increase efficiency.

What should you be looking for in modern waste management software?

Ease of Use

The software should be easy to use. If the software is difficult to use, it will likely slow down your operations and lead to higher costs. The software should also be accessible from any device, so that you can manage your waste facility from anywhere.

Robust Reporting

The reporting features of the software should be robust and tailored to meet the unique needs of the industry. The software should be able to generate detailed reports on your inbound loads, outgoing loads, and operational key performance metrics such as retail ticket processing time averages.

Flexibility

The software should be flexible enough to meet the changing needs of your waste facility. As your facility grows, the software should be able to scale with you.

Integration Capability

In 2022, integrability is key. With so many different hardware and software solutions available, being able to integrate your systems together to share key data in real time offers Waste Management Facilities the opportunity to reduce their administrative burden and ensure accurate data entry. An example of this would be ensuring the solution offers robust integrations to your truck scale and weighbridge software.

Additionally, your Waste Management Software should be able to integrate with other software programs that you use, such as accounting or other ERP applications to minimize your team's effort in managing your finances and budget.

Advanced Analytics

A good Waste Management Software should offer advanced analytics capabilities with the ability to analyse information across different departments and business units. This will allow you to make better decisions about your operations by giving you visibility into trends and patterns, as well as allowing waste management executives to get a 360 view of all sites and locations.

Process Automation

Another key feature to look for is process automation. Automating repetitive tasks can help to improve efficiency and reduce errors. Automation can also help you to keep track of compliance-related tasks work order completion checklists. By automating time consuming yet simple tasks, waste management facilities can achieve the same level of administrative control with fewer resources.

Mobile Functionality

As mentioned before, the software should be accessible from any device. But in addition to this, the software should also offer full online and offline access. This means that you should be able to manage your facility using a mobile app on your smartphone or tablet, with or without internet connectivity.

WeighPay is the world's first Hybrid Cloud Waste Management Application giving users the ability to use the system from any device at any time.

Top Features of WeighPay for the Waste Management Industry

Inbound/outbound/Sales/Collection

Automate your inbound and outbound transactions with WeighPay's unique features and hardware integrations. Streamline the process and reduce the amount of time it takes to process inbound loads and tickets.

Ticket Management

WeighPay streamlines data entry by integrating to your data collection hardware, such as scales and weighbridges. Integrate seamlessly with your existing equipment to produce accurate weights and tickets. WeighPay provides your staff with the software they need to manage the day-to-day operations of their facility while also giving you peace of mind that all transactions are being handled appropriately. 

Customer & Supplier Management

Whether you are buying or selling, WeighPay helps you to capture detailed information about individuals and businesses including basic details, contact information, identification, physical attribute descriptions, custom pricing agreements and known vehicle details.

Inventory & Yard Operations Management

WeighPay helps to manage all operational aspects of your yard including inventory, grading, packing and shipments. WeighPay gives users the ability to manage the transactions and tasks that relate to incoming and outbound inventory, as well as the various processes inventory items may go through while they are in your facility.

Advanced Contract Management

Manage all commercial contracts within WeighPay to ensure that all commercial drop offs are priced at the agreed rate for the weight and type of waste being transported. Get reminders as to when contracts are coming up for expiry, and automate the process of creating new agreements.

Accounting Integration

WeighPay offers simple accounting features to help users gain visibility over their AP and AR tickets, which can then be sent directly into your accounting and financial management solutions for further processing.. Our cloud-based platform makes it easy to manage simple financials in one place and keep track of everything from inventory to invoices.

Compliance

Manage all aspects of compliance by integrating your hardware technology to WeighPay. Our solution connects to a wide range of hardware including truck scale cameras, customer image capture points, fingerprint scanners, document scanners and licence plate scanners. Our customizable rules engine allows you to ensure that the right images are captured at the point of purchase and that these images can be used in all reporting.

In Summary

Whether you are managing a small waste yard or a large global commercial enterprise, WeighPay can help you to cut costs and increase efficiency. With our easy to use interface, powerful reporting features, and flexibility, WeighPay is the perfect solution for any waste management facility.

If you would like to learn more about how WeighPay can help you, please contact us today.

Check Out The Latest From Our Blog

Benefits of Investing in a Waste Management Platform

March 5, 2023
When it comes to managing waste, there are many benefits to investing in a waste management platform. Waste management platforms help businesses keep track of their inbound waste and recycled inventory more effectively.
Read More

How Technology is Changing the Waste Management Industry, and Supporting the Circular Economy

March 5, 2023
It is no secret that technology has had a profound impact on virtually every industry in the world. The waste management industry is no exception. In this blog post, we will discuss how technology has changed the waste management industry and what the future holds for this field.
Read More

Top 5 Process Automations Your Waste Management Facility Should Implement

March 5, 2023
Running a waste management facility is a difficult task. It's important to make sure that everything is running as smoothly as possible, and that means automating certain processes. In this blog post, we will discuss the top 5 process automations your waste management facility should implement.
Read More

How WeighPay Supports More Efficient Scrap Yard Management

March 5, 2023
WeighPay is a Scrap Metal Recycling Software that makes scrap yard management more efficient. By digitizing scrap yard operations, WeighPay reduces the time and labor needed to manage scrap yards. This allows scrap yard managers to focus on other tasks, such as sorting materials and preparing them for recycling rather than spending time on manual administration and paperwork.
Read More

Working with Scrap Metal, Waste Management and Recycling CIOs to Drive Operational Efficiency

July 21, 2022
Senior executives in the waste and recycling industries are driven by the prospect of creating a sustainable future. Technology is one of the most under-utilized mechanisms to exact positive change with the goal of increasing operational efficiency. This means that modern IT solutions are needed to improve processes and create systems and processes to drive operational efficiency and profitability, as well as growth within a scrap metal, waste or recycling company.
Read More

The Top 5 Benefits of Using WeighPay's Waste Management Software

July 8, 2022
It is well known that the waste management industry has several unique challenges. It's regulated and closely scrutinized but also crucial to our economy and planet. As a result, waste management companies constantly look for ways to improve their processes and reduce costs while complying with strict regulations.
Read More

How To Make Money in the Scrap Metal Industry

June 23, 2022
The scrap metal industry has been around for many years. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that employs thousands of people in the United States alone. The industry consists of three major parts: recycling, processing, and manufacturing.
Read More

Waste Management Software: How to Cut Costs and Increase Efficiency

June 23, 2022
As the world becomes more industrialized, the amount of waste produced each year continues to increase. A recent World Bank Report predicts that by 2025, the world will produce over 6 Billion tons of waste every day. With this increase in waste comes an increase in the need for efficient waste management.
Read More

ISRI Convention 2022

June 23, 2022
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Convention is the Scrap Recycling Industry's largest trade show, featuring more than 500 exhibitors and attracting more than 25,000 attendees from around the globe. The convention is the place to see the latest recycling equipment and technology, learn about the latest industry trends, and network with fellow recyclers.
Read More

Common Problems for Scrap Yard Owners That Are Solved By Scrap Software

April 12, 2022
Running a scrap yard can be difficult, especially if you don't have the right tools. Luckily, scrap software can help make the process a lot easier. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the common problems that scrap yard owners face and how scrap software can help solve them.
Read More

$350 Million Up For Grabs in Unclaimed Bottle Deposits

March 7, 2022
Californians pay an additional nickel or dime every time they buy a can of soda or a bottle of beer. This deposit can be returned to the recycling center. The California Bottle Bill was first introduced as a bill in the state of Oregon back in 1971. It passed and became law on March 8, 1972. The Bottle Bill's objective is to increase recycling which will reduce litter, landfill and improve water quality.
Read More

Top 5 Benefits of Hybrid Cloud Solutions for the Scrap Metal, Waste Management and Recycling Industries

December 22, 2021
Many organizations in the waste management and recycling industry have both cloud and on premise solutions in place. Whilst there are advantages and disadvantages to both, hybrid cloud offers clients the best of both worlds.
Read More

End of Year Release 2021 - Newsletter

December 15, 2021
WeighPay continues to lead the recycling industry by delivering the most advance technologies possible. Our latest releases are a solid example of how our engeering team is staying ahead of the competition.
Read More

WeighPay aims at replacing SAI, RECY-AMCS, and Shared Logic with its robust and affordable cloud solution.

December 8, 2021
ATTN: This is our top 20 prospect list for 2021. We are building the industry's first true cloud ERP (with offline mode) to address the needs and wants of the largest scrap metal companies in the US to replace the outdated on-premise solutions like SAI, Recy, and Shared Logic.
Read More

WeighPay for Landfills and Transfer Stations

December 8, 2021
Commodity-based businesses require dedicated solutions to meet their complex needs, landfills and transfer stations are no exceptions. As technology continues to evolve, more and more of these needs can be filled through cloud-based applications that allow for data to be managed anywhere, from any device.
Read More

How Weighbridge Scale Software Revolutionizes the Waste Management and Scrap Metal Industries

December 8, 2021
For companies in the waste management and scrap metal industries, weight is a critical concern. Not only does it allow companies to track the amount of weight collected, but it also ensures that it is properly routed and disposed of while creating points of differentiation between competitors.
Read More

Top 5 Reasons your Scrap Yard should look into WeighPay

November 29, 2021
For companies within the scrap metal industry, compliance is essential for businesses to function. With metal theft a problem continually faced by the industry, every US state has implemented laws requiring scrap metal dealers to record information on deals such as seller image, items, vehicles, etc. to reduce the prevalence. It is essential that this information is properly recorded and stored so that companies can easily meet compliance requirements. WeighPay's unified solution simplifies the process of managing this information.
Read More

Eliminating Version Lock

November 29, 2021
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) version lock can be seriously debilitating to a business. Getting stuck in version lock means your business or enterprise has reached such an extensive point in the customization of your software that it will break down when an update becomes available; thereby leaving you behind at a former version of the software.
Read More

WeighPay Delivers Compliance Solutions for the Scrap Metal Industry

November 29, 2021
For companies within the scrap metal industry, compliance is essential for businesses to function. With metal theft a problem continually faced by the industry, every US state has implemented laws requiring scrap metal dealers to record information on deals such as seller image, items, vehicles, etc. to reduce the prevalence. It is essential that this information is properly recorded and stored so that companies can easily meet compliance requirements. WeighPay's unified solution simplifies the process of managing this information.
Read More