What to look for in waste management software
Any waste handling company knows exactly what waste management is and how difficult it is to do it without specialised software. They have no need to ask, “What is waste management?” Fortunately, there are companies that have developed specialised software programs that can offer the resources, solutions and support in order for you to properly manage your waste disposal business. The next question is: “Which is the best waste management software program for your particular business?”
Waste management software: Types of waste disposal
In the case of the waste management, the management software is strictly related to the type of waste handling you are dealing with. The first thing you need to look for in any waste management software is if it handles one or more aspects of the following waste disposal activities: · Industrial waste disposal · Commercial waste disposal · Household waste disposal · Environmental waste disposal · Solid waste disposal · Waste treatment · Toxic waste disposal · Hazardous waste removal · Waste management recycling
Waste management software: Standard features
Regardless of what you handle, waste management systems should be able to provide a number of basic features such as: · Accounts receivables · Ticket printing · Daily invoicing, as well as open-item invoicing · Cash receipts option · Gas check · Inventory locations and multiple inventory locations · Customer tracking option and post card mailing · Monthly statements and reports, as well as balance forward billing · Collection files application · Dispatching and service orders · Route planning and mapping · Container tracking, maintenance and rentals, as well as truck control · Tax and budget reporting and customised reports
Waste management software: Additional features
Whether you are looking for environmental waste management software or industrial waste management software, you should know that the difference in service quality and efficiency of such software can be dependant on additional features: · Integration with QuickBooks: an accounting system · Caller ID integration · Point of sale integration · Truck Computer Interfaces · GPS or handheld integration devices · Maintenance of vehicles
Waste management software: Pricing
If you are new to solid waste management software or any other waste management programs, your investment may be more considerable. That is, if you are going from manual management to software management, it will cost you more than an upgrade of existing management software. The cost will include that of the software itself and probably printers and computers as well. The software can range from under £1000 to £3000, but there are software programs that can cost up to £15,000, depending on the complexity of the program and the size of the company being managed.