Top 7 Software for Dumpster Tracking

Are overflowing dumpsters or missed pickups causing chaos on your construction sites?

Or, if you own a dumpster rental company, are you struggling to keep track of where your dumpsters are and when they need to be moved?

Dumpster tracking software could be the solution you’ve been looking for.

This software lets you monitor every dumpster across your projects or rentals, so you know exactly where they are and when they need to be emptied or swapped out.

Today, we’ll go through our top seven dumpster tracking software options that can help both construction companies and dumpster rental businesses avoid delays, reduce costs, and keep operations running smoothly.

GoCodes

Let’s start with our very own software—GoCodes.

GoCodes is more than just a tracking software—it’s a comprehensive cloud-based asset management solution.

GoCodes comes with a mobile app, QR-code labels and tags, and GPS tracking devices, all designed to make your life easier when it comes to managing your assets—including dumpsters.

So, how can you track dumpsters with our GoCodes?

Simple.

We provide you with QR-coded tags that you can easily attach to your dumpsters.

These aren’t just any tags—they’re rugged metal tags that are built to withstand the toughest conditions, whether it’s rain, snow, ice, or hail.

And most importantly, these tags are easy to see, easy to scan, and guaranteed to last for years.

Here’s how it works: a worker scans the tag with a smartphone, and instantly, you know the exact location of that dumpster.

Before that, you can even assign specific tasks to a dumpster, like having a driver deliver it to a particular location.

Once the job is done, the driver scans the tag again, checks out the dumpster, and, at the same time, you’re notified that the dumpster has been successfully delivered to a customer.

And if you need to keep tabs on your dumpsters at all times, you can attach our GPS trackers to them to get real-time data on their location.

These trackers are battery-powered with up to 10 years of battery life and are also IP67-rated, which means they can withstand demanding environments like dust and rain.

Attaching such trackers is especially useful for dumpsters storing potentially hazardous waste, as you can also set up a geofence around the area where the dumpster should stay.

If the dumpster moves outside of this area, you’ll receive an alert, which is also incredibly helpful in cases of theft or unauthorized movement.

In essence, GoCodes is an asset tracking and management software, but with its near and real-time tracking capabilities, it’s perfectly suited for your dumpster tracking needs.

As for pricing, GoCodes starts at $500 per year for 200 assets.

You can also purchase our durable metal tags at a 20% discount if you buy in bulk, and GPS trackers are paid separately.

If any of this sounds like a fit for your dumpster tracking needs, feel free to give us a call or schedule a consultation.

Workiz

Known as one of the leading field service management tools, Workiz offers a range of features that go beyond just scheduling work, managing inventory, and invoicing.

It also helps you manage rentable items through its built-in asset tracking capabilities.

With Workiz, you can create an asset, such as a dumpster, and easily add a photo, rental price, and other relevant information to it, as seen in the image below:

Once the asset is created, you can assign it directly to jobs.

Workiz even automatically generates drop-off and pick-up tasks when you assign an asset to a job, making it a breeze to manage your rentals.

Assigning tasks to assets in Workiz is quite similar to how you’d do it with GoCodes.

However, there’s a key difference: unlike GoCodes, Workiz doesn’t provide QR codes or other tracking methods that allow you to know the exact location of your dumpsters at all times.

That said, Workiz does offer integration with Linxup GPS for fleet tracking, which could be a helpful feature if you need to monitor your vehicles.

Once you’ve assigned assets to jobs, you can view them on your schedule.

You can also filter it by assets using the Timeline or Timeline Week views, so you can easily see your asset assignments and availability at a glance.

One of the highlights of Workiz, especially if you rent out dumpsters, is its invoicing capabilities.

You can quickly create and send invoices to clients, and even generate reports on your dumpster rentals to get a clear picture of your profits.

If you’re curious to see how Workiz’s asset tracking capabilities work in practice, you can check out their demo video on YouTube:

Workiz offers a free version that covers basic field management tasks like scheduling, invoicing, and estimates.

However, equipment and dumpster tracking are only available as part of their Ultimate pricing plan, which means you’ll need to contact them directly for detailed pricing information.

If you’re interested in trying it out, Workiz offers a free trial, so you can see if it’s the right fit for your business before committing.

Dispatcher.com

If you rent dumpsters or need software built specifically for waste hauling, Dispatcher.com could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This tool is made for:

• Roll-off haulers who want to grow their business and speed up dumpster turnover without spending a fortune.
• Equipment rental companies that serve both homes and businesses.
• Both new and seasoned haulers who want to make paperwork easier, improve asset tracking, and stay ahead of the competition.

Dispatcher.com comes with a web app for your office staff and a mobile app for your truck drivers, making it easy to keep everyone on the same page.

Here’s how it works:

When a new job comes in, you create a work order—or ticket—in the app.

You’ll add the customer’s details, including their address, the type of dumpster they need, and any special instructions for delivery.

Then, you assign the ticket to a driver, plan their schedule, and map out their route.

The ticket shows up in the driver’s mobile app, so they have all the info they need right at their fingertips.

If anything changes, you can easily drag and drop tickets on the map to adjust routes, and those changes pop up instantly on the driver’s app.

Drivers can also use the app to update the location of dumpsters using GPS tracking.

From the office, you can see where all your dumpsters are, sort tickets by asset type, and even check out the locations of dumpsters, landfills, and job sites on the dispatch map.

After a job is done, drivers can upload photos of weight tickets from the landfill directly into the app.

This information can be used to bill customers and create invoices, thanks to the QuickBooks Online integration.

Dispatcher.com also provides reports on asset tracking, so you can see which container sizes are used the most often, track overdue jobs, and measure how well your equipment is being used.

These insights can really help you fine-tune your business.

As for pricing, it depends on how many people in your company will need access to the software.

You’ll need to fill out a form to request a demo for specific pricing details.

They also offer a free 90-day trial, so you can test out this cloud-based dumpster rental tracking software before making a decision.

LANA Asset by CallPass

CallPass offers a wide range of GPS-based solutions, IoT tools, and integration platforms to help companies boost their efficiency and, in turn, their profitability.

When it comes to tracking dumpsters, their asset tracking software, LANA Asset, is a solid option.

With LANA Asset, you can choose from different trackers to attach to your dumpsters, some of which you can see below:

The battery life of these trackers varies widely, from as little as a month to nearly ten years.

These GPS devices are dust and water-resistant, designed to handle tough conditions, and are equipped with features to prevent tampering.

In other words, if someone tries to tamper with a device, you’ll get an instant notification.

You can track your dumpsters and roll-off containers in real time, no matter where they are in the world.

The tracking is done through a web-based application that you can access from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

The system also includes a Motion Start/Stop Alert, which notifies you as soon as your asset begins moving or comes to a complete stop.

As with our GoCodes, with LANA Asset, you can set up geofences for your dumpsters.

Anytime a dumpster starts moving or stops within these zones, you’ll get an alert, keeping you up-to-date on its activity.

While CallPass doesn’t list pricing details directly on their website, Microsoft AppSource indicates that pricing starts at $29.95 per month for connecting 10 IoT devices to the LANA Asset platform.

For larger operations, the cost can go up to $2,200 per month for connecting 1,000 devices.

Keep in mind that the tracking devices themselves are sold separately.

If you’re interested in learning more about LANA Asset and seeing how it could work for your business, you can request a demo directly from CallPass.

Digital Matter

Digital Matter is a top player in the world of IoT solutions.

When it comes to tracking dumpsters or bins, Digital Matter offers a two-part system: the device management platform and their rugged tracking devices.

Their tracking devices are versatile, catering to various industries—from small businesses dealing with dumpster and bin loss to larger operations in waste management, recycling, construction, and environmental services.

The GPS trackers are designed to last, with long-life batteries that can keep going for over 10 years.

They are also built tough, with ultra-rugged, waterproof housings (IP68-rated) that can withstand harsh conditions, and are easy to install and use.

With these trackers, you can gather important data that can help improve decisions about where bins and dumpsters should be placed, and to make the routes for collecting and removing them more efficient.

Digital Matter also offers customizable geofences, similar to GoCodes and CallPass, which alert you if a dumpster or bin moves out of its designated area.

If there’s a theft or loss, you can engage Recovery Mode, which sends live location updates every 30 seconds, making it easier to recover your assets.

However, it’s worth noting that unlike GoCodes, Workiz, or Dispatcher.com, Digital Matter’s software doesn’t allow you to assign tasks to specific assets, like scheduling dumpster pickups and drop-offs.

As for pricing, Digital Matter doesn’t list their prices on the website.

If you’re interested, you’ll need to fill out a form to get a quote.

Booqable

Booqable stands out from the tools that we’ve mentioned until now because it’s more than just a dumpster tracking software—it’s an all-in-one dumpster rental platform.

It provides a complete platform that includes both an online rental store and a mobile app.

With Booqable, you don’t only keep tabs on your dumpsters but also automate the rental process directly through your website.

And if you don’t already have a website, no problem—Booqable includes a built-in website builder to help you set one up quickly.

Customers can browse your inventory online, see the details for each dumpster—like size, availability, and price—and then book the dumpster they need for however many days they want.

For example, Rad Dumpsters in Phoenix uses Booqable, so its potential customers can view all available dumpsters, see the rental price, and easily add the desired option to their cart:

For you, this system simplifies the rental process.

The Booqable mobile app lets you create and view orders, manage pickups and returns, and even use the built-in barcode scanner to check items in and out.

The app also helps you keep track of who has rented which dumpsters and where they are, with your inventory automatically updating when dumpsters are delivered or collected.

This prevents double bookings and keeps your operation more organized.

You can also handle payments right at checkout when someone books a dumpster online, choosing to take the full amount or just a downpayment.

If you’re interested in seeing how Booqable works in more detail, they offer a video overview that dives deeper into the platform’s features:

Booqable offers three pricing plans, starting from $29 a month for basic features.

They also provide a free 14-day trial of all features, so you can test it out before committing.

If you’re looking for a solution that helps you track and manage dumpsters while also handling online rentals, Booqable might be just what you need.

Hiary

Hiary is a dumpster tracking software that manages everything from taking customer bookings to billing them for completed services.

Unlike Booqable, though, Hiary doesn’t offer a website where customers can book online.

Instead, customers call in, and you enter the details into the system manually.

Hiary can operate in two modes.

In the first mode, you track bin locations based on service deliveries reported by drivers.

The second mode is more streamlined, using QR codes designed for minimal data entry.

When a QR code on a dumpster is scanned, it records the location using GPS—much like GoCodes.

Hiary’s QR code labels are durable enough to withstand the harsh conditions of being outdoors on dumpsters.

They’re made from scratch- and bash-resistant material, and the QR technology includes error correction, so the labels still work even if they get dirty or damaged.

In addition to QR codes, Hiary also offers GPS tracker devices.

These trackers can be attached to your dumpsters with bolts, adhesive tape, or magnets, so you can monitor their locations at all times without relying on drivers to manually record where each skip is located.

The trackers are powered by long-lasting lithium batteries, which can last up to five years without needing replacement.

This way, Hiary captures all location data, so you always know where your assets are, even if they’re moved without your knowledge.

The core features of Hiary start at AU$99 per month, with GPS trackers available for AU$180 each.

To see how easy it is to use Hiary, you can download their free demo video.

Conclusion

By now, you’ve likely discovered that one of these dumpster tracking software options could be exactly what you need.

Whether you’re looking for an all-in-one platform that handles bookings, scheduling, and payments, or just a tool to keep tabs on your dumpsters across different locations, these seven options have you covered.

Take advantage of videos, materials, demos, and free trials to find the perfect fit for your needs.

The right solution is out there, and now is the right time to streamline your dumpster tracking!