Recycle Track Systems

Recycle Track Systems

Commercial waste management with on-demand pickup

Overview

Recycle Track Systems (RTS) provides commercial waste management by delivering integrated waste services, on-demand pickups, and customized recycling and sustainability plans for businesses and communities. Its product works through in-person analyses of a client’s needs to design optimal waste collection routes and diversion strategies, then uses an app-based platform to schedule pickups, track waste activities, and receive notifications. RTS combines managed services with technology to streamline operations, offering upfront costs and reliable customer support. The company differentiates itself with tailored, data-driven waste diversion plans and an on-demand pickup app that gives real-time visibility into waste management activities. Its goal is to help clients reduce environmental impact while improving efficiency and transparency in their waste programs.

About Recycle Track Systems

Simplify's Rating
Why Recycle Track Systems is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Industrial & Manufacturing

Energy

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$148M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • Edison led a $40 million financing in January 2025, funding sensor rollout.
  • RTS launched Pello at Citi Field in 2026, proving marquee customer demand.
  • Kansas City Royals and NYC contracts validate RTS's sustainability platform with blue-chip operators.

What critics are saying

  • RTS sued K1 on January 21, 2025, exposing lender control and governance fragility.
  • The company entered a $40 million rescue round after near-default, signaling weak balance-sheet leverage.
  • Pello adoption depends on stadiums and municipal contracts; losing NYC would cripple expansion.

What makes Recycle Track Systems unique

  • RTS pairs waste brokerage with Pello sensors, giving bins real-time contamination data.
  • RTS won NYC commercial waste zones in January 2025, a rare regulated beachhead.
  • RTS owns RecycleSmart in Canada, extending operations and its AI hardware stack.

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Funding

Total Funding

$148M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

7 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
The Middle Market
Feb 7th, 2025
Portco Alleges Investor Attempted Hostile Takeover

RTS says it staved off default by accepting $40 million in funding on less favorable terms from existing investors led by Edison Partners.

PR Newswire
Jan 24th, 2025
RTS Secures $40M for AI Innovation

Recycle Track Systems (RTS) has secured over $40 million in financing to enhance AI innovation and expand sustainable waste solutions across North America. Led by Edison Partners, with participation from Volition Capital and others, the funding will accelerate RTS's deployment of AI-powered Pello sensors, enabling real-time waste data collection. RTS has also secured a ten-year contract in NYC, advancing sustainability initiatives with local haulers.

CSR Company
Apr 12th, 2024
TRUE Zero Waste Certification: Tapestry Hits Milestone in Efforts To Reduce Operational Waste

As a part of the certification process, Csr Company partnered with the sustainability team at Recycled Track Systems (RTS) and established some programs and initiatives at its Workshop, including but not limited to:

PR Newswire
Mar 20th, 2024
Kansas City Royals And Rts Forge Strategic Partnership For Enhanced Sustainability At Kauffman Stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kansas City Royals and Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS), a leader in waste management and recycling solutions with their leading-edge Artificial Intelligence tracking platform, are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at elevating sustainability efforts at Kauffman Stadium. Beginning with the 2024 season, this collaboration represents a forward-thinking approach to environmental stewardship within the sports arena. Kansas City Royals and RTS Forge Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Sustainability at Kauffman Stadium. RTS is excited to extend its reach into Kansas City, continuing its rapid expansion in the Midwest that has spread from its Columbus, Ohio office. The new partnership signifies RTS's commitment to enhancing its footprint in the region and amplifying its sustainability initiatives across the Midwest

Newswire
Feb 13th, 2023
Recycle Track Systems announces acquisition of Cycle Technology

Recycle Track Systems, Inc. (RTS), a leader in cutting edge traceability and sustainability solutions utilized in the materials, waste, and recycling industry, has acquired the assets of Cycle Technology, Inc. (Cycle), including its reverse vending machine (RVM) technology and recycling rewards platform, as part of ongoing commitment to increase innovation by expanding recycling through engagement programs, like gamification and rewards.

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