AMCS Platform Recycling vs WASTRAQ

APAMCS Platform Recycling9.0Visit WASTRAQ8.8Visit

Higher score AP AMCS Platform Recycling #1 in Recycling Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AMCS Group

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WASTRAQ #2 in Recycling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit WASTRAQ

• AMCS Platform Recycling fits best

  Recyclers needing an established end-to-end platform

• WASTRAQ fits best

  MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting

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Side by side

Feature	APAMCS Platform Recycling 9.0/10 Visit ↗	WASTRAQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#1 in Recycling Software	#2 in Recycling Software
Best for	Recyclers needing an established end-to-end platform	MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Android, iOS	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	ISO 27001	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AMCS Platform Recycling 5/5 · WASTRAQ 5/5
Scale ticketing	✓	✓
Material tracking	✓	✓
Collection management	✓	✓
Compliance reporting	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Connects weighbridge ticketing with material tracking across processing workflows Combines collection scheduling, route planning and transport management Includes compliance reporting and mobile workforce tools	Connects MRF weighing, sorting, quality checks, inventory and dispatch workflows Tracks materials from source through recovery, with QR/RFID and AI recognition Combines collection, fleet, route and EPR/ESG reporting capabilities
Cons	Pricing requires contacting AMCS Group No free plan is offered Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool	Requires a sales conversation rather than offering a free plan Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking one narrow tool Access depends on cloud or mobile deployment rather than open-source software
Our verdict	AMCS Platform Recycling brings collection, processing and compliance workflows together for recyclers and waste companies. Its scope covers scale and weighbridge transactions, material tracking, customer and contract management, transport,… Read the review →	WASTRAQ brings waste collection and material recovery workflows into one platform for recyclers, municipal authorities, enterprises and material recovery facilities. Its scope extends from fleet, route and pickup activity to MRF weighing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AMCS Platform Recycling — where it wins

  • Connects weighbridge ticketing with material tracking across processing workflows
  • Combines collection scheduling, route planning and transport management
  • Includes compliance reporting and mobile workforce tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting AMCS Group
  • No free plan is offered
  • Its broad workflow scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking a single-purpose tool

• WASTRAQ — where it wins

  • Connects MRF weighing, sorting, quality checks, inventory and dispatch workflows
  • Tracks materials from source through recovery, with QR/RFID and AI recognition
  • Combines collection, fleet, route and EPR/ESG reporting capabilities

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a sales conversation rather than offering a free plan
  • Broad operational scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking one narrow tool
  • Access depends on cloud or mobile deployment rather than open-source software

• APAMCS Platform Recycling9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  An end-to-end recycling platform linking weighbridge, material, transport and compliance workflows.

  Visit AMCS GroupFull verdict →
• WASTRAQ8.8/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad operations platform for MRF workflows, collection, traceability and reporting.

  Visit WASTRAQFull verdict →