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Head-to-head · Recycling Software

WASTRAQ vs Lasso Data Systems

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score WASTRAQ #2 in Recycling Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit WASTRAQ
Lasso Data Systems #8 in Recycling Software 7.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 5 features Visit site

WASTRAQ leads on 0 checks, Lasso Data Systems on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWASTRAQ · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresWASTRAQ · 5 of 5

WASTRAQ scores higher on our rubric for recycling software: 8.8 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

WASTRAQ is the better fit for MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting. Lasso Data Systems is the better fit for facilities needing scale tickets and material tracking.

  • WASTRAQ fits best

    MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting

  • Lasso Data Systems fits best

    Facilities needing scale tickets and material tracking

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Side by side

Feature WASTRAQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Lasso Data Systems 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.6
Ranking #2 in Recycling Software #8 in Recycling Software
Best for MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting Facilities needing scale tickets and material tracking
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WASTRAQ 5/5 · Lasso Data Systems 3/5
Scale ticketing ✓ ✓
Material tracking ✓ ✓
Collection management ✓ ✓
Compliance reporting ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile app ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Cloud Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Records facility weights and transactions through scale ticketing.
  • Tracks recyclable materials, inventory, customers and suppliers.
  • Connects collection, dispatch, sales and purchasing workflows.
Cons
  • 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
  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published plan pricing.
  • The listed platform is web only.
  • No integrations are specified.
Our verdict

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,…

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Lasso Data Systems provides recycling operations software for material processors and recyclers. It suits organizations that need centralized records for recyclable materials from intake through processing and sale, particularly facilities…

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  1. WASTRAQRecycling Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. Lasso Data SystemsRecycling Software 7.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Lasso Data Systems — where it wins

    • Records facility weights and transactions through scale ticketing.
    • Tracks recyclable materials, inventory, customers and suppliers.
    • Connects collection, dispatch, sales and purchasing workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published plan pricing.
    • The listed platform is web only.
    • No integrations are specified.
  • WASTRAQ8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

    Visit WASTRAQFull verdict →
  • Lasso Data Systems7.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A web platform for scale ticketing, material tracking, logistics and sales workflows.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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