WASTRAQ vs Routeware Elements

WASTRAQ8.8Visit Routeware Elements8.0Visit

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

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Routeware Elements #6 in Recycling Software 8.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Routeware

• WASTRAQ fits best

  MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting

• Routeware Elements fits best

  Recyclers focused on collection and fleet operations

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Side by side

Feature	WASTRAQ 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Routeware Elements 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.0
Ranking	#2 in Recycling Software	#6 in Recycling Software
Best for	MRFs needing traceability and sustainability reporting	Recyclers focused on collection and fleet operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, 2FA	PCI DSS
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WASTRAQ 5/5 · Routeware Elements 0/5
Scale ticketing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Material tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Collection management	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
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	Dispatch, route optimization, and live fleet visibility support daily collection work Customer portal, online payments, billing, and service-order management in one platform Recycling reporting, mobile driver tools, and MyTruckScales scale 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 requires a custom quote based on fleet and operational needs Material processing and detailed material tracking are less prominent Processor-centric operations may need a more specialized platform
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,… Read the review →	Routeware Elements is a cloud-based operations platform for waste haulers and site-services companies. It brings dispatch, route planning, in-cab driver tools, customer accounts, service orders, billing, payments, and reporting into one… Read the review →

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

• Routeware Elements — where it wins

  • Dispatch, route optimization, and live fleet visibility support daily collection work
  • Customer portal, online payments, billing, and service-order management in one platform
  • Recycling reporting, mobile driver tools, and MyTruckScales scale workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a custom quote based on fleet and operational needs
  • Material processing and detailed material tracking are less prominent
  • Processor-centric operations may need a more specialized platform

• WASTRAQ8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Routeware Elements8.0/10 · Pricing on request

  Fleet-focused recycling operations software covering dispatch, routing, service, billing, and reporting.

  Visit RoutewareFull verdict →