Managing waste collection efficiently isn’t just about picking up bins — it’s also about clear, timely communication with residents. But many cities still spend tens of thousands of dollars designing, printing, and mailing paper curbside calendars every year.
Take Saskatoon as an example:
The city recently discovered it was spending $17,000 just on the graphic design for its garbage and recycling collection calendar. Add printing, mailing, and promotion costs — and the total climbed close to $110000 annually.
Before Digital:
- Design: 17000$
- Printing: 33000$
- Mailing: 54000$
- Promotion: 6000$
- Total: 110000$
- Status quo: 110000$
After Digital:
- Design: 5100$
- Printing: 0$
- Mailing: 0$
- Promotion: 15000$
- Total: 20100$
- Saving: 97560$
City leaders quickly realized:
✅ Outsourcing design was expensive.
✅ Printing calendars was outdated.
✅ Residents already prefer digital access to schedules.
The solution? Moving toward digital-only collection calendars, supported by in-house staff and smarter technology.
TrashTrack Makes the Transition Easy for Cities of All Sizes
At TrashTrack Technologies, we help municipalities move from costly, error-prone printed calendars to seamless, real-time digital communication.
With our platform, cities can:
- Save thousands on design, printing, and mailing
- Instantly update residents on schedule changes
- Send automatic pickup reminders
- Reduce complaints, confusion, and missed collections
Our digital-first approach makes waste collection more efficient, affordable, and resident-friendly — without the heavy burden on municipal budgets.
he Future Is Digital — and It’s Here
Whether you’re a large city like Saskatoon or a growing community, the message is clear:
Modern residents expect modern solutions.
TrashTrack helps you deliver just that — stress-free, cost-effective, and smart.
