Routeware, a leading provider of integrated technology solutions for the waste and recycling industry, has announced the acquisition of Wastech, Inc., the owner of the RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro platforms. This strategic move solidifies Routeware’s position as the category leader in technology for the waste collection industry and strengthens its ability to provide best-in-class solutions to its customers.
With this acquisition, Routeware now offers comprehensive platforms for both waste haulers and municipalities. The company’s existing robust product offerings, including the recently launched Elements platform designed for waste collection operators, are complemented by the addition of RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro. These platforms provide specialized capabilities for municipalities and local governments, encompassing a wide range of functionalities, including waste collection, street sweeping, and snow removal.
This acquisition allows Routeware to offer its municipal customers a powerful suite of tools to reduce costs, enhance service offerings, and improve overall safety. It further demonstrates Routeware’s commitment to investing in its product offerings to better serve its customers, ensuring seamless continuity and support for nearly 1,500 municipal clients currently using these solutions.
“This combination is yet another important milestone in Routeware’s continued drive to transform the waste and recycling industry,” said Paul Rafalowski, CEO at Routeware. “This is an incredibly exciting time for us, as we welcome the customers, people, partnerships, and technology associated with RUBICONSmartCity and RUBICONPro to the Routeware family. Our missions, what we do, and the outcomes we’re driving for our customers could not be more aligned. This combination will be truly transformational for our industry.”
Stephen Goldsmith, former Mayor of Indianapolis, Professor of Urban Policy at John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and Director of Data-Smart City Solutions, echoes the sentiment: “The alignment created by this transaction will be transformational to both Routeware and its expanding family of products, as well as for local governments and waste haulers who are in pursuit of operational excellence. The data, technology, and best practices available through these products are essential for efficient and effective waste and recycling collection.”
Routeware continues to leverage its extensive industry experience, spanning over 20 years, to deliver exceptional results for new and existing customers. Since partnering with K1 Investment Management in 2021, a firm specializing in high-growth enterprise software companies, Routeware has accelerated its product development and expanded its market presence through strategic investments and continued growth in customer implementation and support.
This acquisition is a testament to Routeware’s commitment to innovation and its vision to revolutionize the waste collection industry, providing comprehensive solutions that empower municipalities and waste haulers to operate more efficiently, effectively, and sustainably.
