The chaos isn't the events — it's running them blind.
Know what Saturday looks like by Tuesday. Circular.eco gives you real-time registration data, early warnings for low turnout, and automated reporting — so every collection event is right-sized, well-staffed, and predictable.
Same Collection Event. Different Tools.
See the difference a purpose-built platform makes — before and after Circular.eco.
Without Circular.eco
- Spreadsheet sign-ups — manual data entry, no real-time visibility
- Day-of surprises — find out about low turnout when it's too late to fix
- Clipboard check-in — slow lines, missed data, unhappy residents
- Guesswork reporting — estimates, not verified data. Reports take weeks.
- 5-10 hours of labor per event — and the data lives in someone's head
With Circular.eco
- Online registration — real-time dashboard, automated confirmations
- Early warning system — know what Saturday looks like by Tuesday
- Digital check-in — fast lines, accurate data, happy residents
- Automated reports — verified attendance, material volumes, within 7 days
- Launch in minutes — set up your first event in under 5 minutes
Everything you need to run collection events.
Built by collection experts. Every feature solves a real problem we've seen in the field.
Event Creation
Configure materials, set capacity, customize branding, and publish — all in under 5 minutes.
- Material category management
- Capacity limits & time slots
- Custom branding per event
Resident Registration
Online registration with automated confirmations. Build a verified registered user network across events.
- Automated email confirmations
- Address verification
- Registered user network effects
Day-of Check-In
Mobile-friendly digital check-in that replaces clipboards. Fast, accurate, and connected to your dashboard.
- Digital check-in by name search
- Walk-in registration support
- Real-time attendance tracking
Item Cart & Prepayment
Let residents declare materials during registration — so you know what's coming before event day.
- Material-level item declarations
- Volume forecasting by material
- Stripe prepayment Coming Soon
Promotion & Campaign
Marketing attribution that shows which channels drive registrations. Track your ROI and optimize spend.
- Channel-level attribution tracking
- Embeddable event calendar widget
- Registered user network re-engagement
Reporting & Insights
Post-event reports within 7 days. Verified attendance, material volumes, year-over-year comparison. Real data, not estimates.
- Municipal-compliant reporting
- Cost-per-car & ROI metrics
- Year-over-year trend analysis
Up and running in three steps.
No complex onboarding. No IT department required. Start with one event and see the data.
Create Your Event
Configure materials, set capacity and time slots, customize branding, and publish your event page — all in under 5 minutes.
Residents Register
Online registration with automated confirmations. Watch your dashboard fill up — and get early warnings if registration tracks low.
Day-of Collection
Digital check-in, real-time item cart, live attendance dashboard. After the event, automated reports are generated within 7 days.
Built for the people who run collection events.
Whether you're a recycler, a municipality, or a hauler — the platform adapts to how you work.
For Recyclers & Processors
- Early warning system — identify low registration days in advance, not hours
- Revenue optimization — right-size staffing based on real registrations
- Marketing attribution — track which channels drive registrations
- Network effects — tap into existing registered users for higher turnout
For Municipalities
- Vendor accountability — set performance standards, verify with real data
- Resident experience — automated confirmations, mobile check-in, clear material lists
- Compliance reporting — post-event reports within 7 days with verified data
- Data-driven decisions — cost-per-car metrics, predictive fill rate
For Haulers
- Add service lines risk-free — expand into hard-to-recycle materials without building ops
- Three-party model — you sell it, the platform manages it, processors operate it
- Stay focused — focus on your core business while expanding service offerings
Start with one event. See the data. Love the results.
Set up your first collection event in under 5 minutes. Free plan available — no credit card required.
Get StartedCommon questions about collection events.
How much does it cost?
Our Community plan is free for up to 5 events per year (1 at a time, up to 75 participants). Core is $199 per event with unlimited participants and standard reporting. For organizations that need advanced analytics, Grow is $499/month ($399/month annual).
How long does setup take?
Your first event can be live in under 5 minutes. Configure materials, set capacity, customize your branding, and publish. No IT department required.
What materials does the platform support?
Circular.eco is the technology platform — you bring the trucks and expertise, we bring the software. The platform supports any hard-to-recycle material category: electronics, paint, tires, mattresses, batteries, textiles, and more. You configure what you collect for each event, and we handle registration, check-in, and reporting.
Does it meet municipal reporting requirements?
Yes. Post-event reports include verified attendance, material volumes, year-over-year comparison, and are delivered within 7 days. Reports are branded and formatted for municipal compliance.
Is our data secure?
Circular.eco uses secure, encrypted connections and follows industry-standard data protection practices. Resident data is tenant-isolated and never shared across organizations.
Can we embed events on our website?
Absolutely. The embeddable calendar widget and WordPress plugin let you display upcoming events directly on your existing website, driving registrations from your own traffic.