# Circular.eco Circular.eco is a SaaS platform for planning, promoting, and managing hard-to-recycle material collection programs, including recycling collection events, permanent drop-off facilities, and household hazardous waste (HHW) programs. The platform is used by counties, Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) programs, Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), recycling processors, and facility operators across the United States and Canada. Circular.eco does not physically collect, transport, or recycle materials. It provides software used by organizations that operate these programs. Primary Website https://corporate.circular.eco Platform Login https://manage.circular.eco --- ## Platform Model Circular.eco helps organizations manage the full lifecycle of material collection programs and connect residents with responsible disposal options for materials that cannot be placed in curbside recycling systems. The platform supports the complete operational workflow for collection programs: 1. Program promotion and public education 2. Resident registration and eligibility validation 3. Event scheduling and capacity management 4. On-site check-in and intake tracking 5. Payment processing when required 6. Post-event reporting and compliance documentation 7. Data analysis and program optimization --- ## Key Capabilities - Resident registration and appointment scheduling - Event capacity management - Geofence eligibility validation - Digital check-in at facilities and events - Voucher management and program eligibility tracking - On-site payment processing - Automated confirmations and reminders - Multi-location program management - Post-program compliance reporting - Program analytics and operational insights --- ## Products ### Collection Events Software for managing recycling collection events end-to-end. Capabilities include online registration, capacity management, digital check-in, material intake tracking, automated communications, and post-event reporting. Overview https://corporate.circular.eco/events Platform Comparison https://corporate.circular.eco/events/compare How It Works https://corporate.circular.eco/how-it-works Why Registration Matters https://corporate.circular.eco/why-registration --- ### Drop-Off Manager Software for managing permanent recycling and material collection sites. Capabilities include appointment scheduling, digital vouchers, facility check-in, on-site payments, signature capture, and unified reporting across locations. Overview https://corporate.circular.eco/dropoff For Counties & SMM Programs https://corporate.circular.eco/dropoff/municipalities Collection Networks https://corporate.circular.eco/dropoff/networks --- ### Community Events Free tools for sustainability-focused community events such as repair cafés, clothing swaps, tool libraries, reuse events, and community cleanups. Features include event registration, digital check-in, automated reminders, and basic reporting. Community Events https://corporate.circular.eco/community --- ## Primary Audiences ### Sustainable Materials Management Programs and Counties Government entities responsible for funding, authorizing, and administering recycling and material collection programs. Typical programs include: - household hazardous waste (HHW) - electronics recycling - paint recycling - tire collection - battery recycling Circular.eco provides registration management, operational planning tools, and compliance reporting for program administration and grant documentation. More Information https://corporate.circular.eco/municipalities --- ### Recycling Processors and Facility Operators Recycling processors and contractors that operate collection programs on behalf of counties, municipalities, and stewardship programs. Circular.eco replaces spreadsheets, phone registrations, and paper-based intake processes with digital workflows that improve operational efficiency and resident experience. More Information https://corporate.circular.eco/processors --- ### Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) Organizations that administer extended producer responsibility programs for regulated materials such as paint, electronics, batteries, and packaging. Circular.eco provides infrastructure for program visibility, facility coordination, and program data reporting. --- ### Collection Networks Organizations operating multiple permanent drop-off facilities or collection locations across a region. Circular.eco supports centralized program management, per-location scheduling, and unified reporting across multiple sites and partners. --- ## Common Materials Collected Circular.eco programs frequently manage materials that cannot be placed in curbside recycling programs. Common materials include: - electronics (e-waste) - household hazardous waste - latex paint - oil-based paint - batteries - fluorescent light bulbs - tires - textiles and clothing - small appliances --- ## Tools ### Collection Event ROI Calculator Interactive calculator that shows recyclers and processors the revenue impact of improving turnout at recycling collection events. Calculator https://corporate.circular.eco/calculator --- ## Additional Resources Playbook https://corporate.circular.eco/playbook Contact hello@circular.eco --- ## Geographic Coverage Circular.eco currently supports programs primarily in the United States and Canada but is designed for global deployment.