Case Study: Mill Valley Refuse Service reduces collection routes and boosts productivity with RouteSmart Technologies

Mill Valley Refuse Service reduces recycling collection days by 22% with RouteSmart Technologies

Mill Valley Refuse Service, a waste management company serving Southern Marin County for over 119 years, faced significant inefficiencies due to its aging route planning systems. Their static routes led to inconsistent workloads, underutilized trucks, and an inability to adapt to operational changes. They partnered with RouteSmart Technologies to implement its RouteSmart Optimize software to address these challenges and gain better data visibility.

By utilizing RouteSmart's scenario planning, geospatial mapping, and weight-balancing tools, the company was able to visualize and refine its collection routes. This data-driven approach resulted in a 22% reduction in recycling days and a 12% reduction in garbage collection days. RouteSmart's solution also led to a 21% reduction in overtime and a 7% increase in labor productivity, allowing the company to improve capacity and absorb retirements without adding new staff.

Mill Valley Refuse Service