--- title: "Trash Flow Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra" description: "With the help of Capterra, learn about Trash Flow Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Waste Management products and more." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/116609/Trash-Flow/" page_type: "product" language: "en" --- # Trash Flow Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on July 20, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[FAQs](#faqs)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Trash Flow ## What is Trash Flow? Over 1,000 Waste Handling businesses use Trash Flow every day. Trash Flow is the all-in-one solution for trash haulers, built as a modular package so you only pay for exactly what you need! With a variety of tools for billing, routing, landfill and dispatching you'll have everything you need! Our most loved services include our automated payment processing system Trash Billing and our optimized routing app TeleRoute! Not to mention all kinds of other features such as work orders, invoicing, CRM tools, container tracking, and more! We are confident that we have exactly what you need and more to help you achieve your day-to-day operations and save you time every week! ## What is Trash Flow used for? [Waste Management](https://www.capterra.com/waste-management-software/)[Route Planning](https://www.capterra.com/route-planning-software/)[Billing and Invoicing](https://www.capterra.com/billing-and-invoicing-software/) Overall rating Based on 27 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 100% Neutral 0% Negative 0% Starting price $1537 Per Feature, One Time Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... 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Trash Flow is most used by owners, presidents, and other executives, along with office managers, dispatch teams, and operations staff at waste and hauling businesses. These roles use it to manage scheduling, dispatching, customer records, billing, financial oversight, and day-to-day service workflows more efficiently across the organization. Answer based on 27 reviews Overview ### What company size and industries is Trash Flow built for? Trash Flow is built for small waste handling businesses, with 100% of reviewers from small businesses and 36% in transportation, trucking, and railroad. It also serves environmental services at 32% and utilities at 23%, supporting municipalities and operators handling residential, commercial, or industrial waste management. Answer based on 27 reviews Talk to an expert ### More questions? Ask our experts Features and Usability ### What are the key features of Trash Flow? Trash Flow offers waste collection, waste disposal, and waste tracking alongside route management, route optimization, and dispatch management. It also includes scheduling, work order management, job tracking, vehicle tracking, GPS location tracking, billing and invoicing, payment processing, customizable reports, and real-time monitoring. Pricing ### How much does it cost and what fees or limitations are included? Trash Flow starts at $1,537 one time for the Lite plan, which includes the Billing module, Routing module, Trash Billing payment processing, Access Control, and one workstation. The Base plan is $3,074, and Plus is $6,598.50. A free trial is available, while SaaS pricing is not listed. Getting Started and Support ### What training and onboarding options does Trash Flow offer? Trash Flow provides in person training, live online sessions, documentation, and videos. In person and live online training support guided setup and direct instruction, while documentation and videos offer written and visual reference materials for self-paced learning and review. Answer based on 4 reviews Getting Started and Support ### What customer support options does Trash Flow offer? Trash Flow provides Email/Help Desk, FAQ/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 Live Rep, and Chat. User feedback describes support as friendly, knowledgeable, and prompt, with fast responses even after hours. Customers also mention clear help during setup, billing questions, and migration, though experiences vary by issue. Answer based on 9 reviews ## Features AI summary Based on 87 Waste Management reviews Capterra data shows that buyers of waste management software rank the following features as their top priorities: - **Mobile Access** (**73%** of reviewers rated this feature as critical) - **Scheduling** (**71%**) - **Dispatch Management** (**67%**) Trash Flow supports all three of the features reviewers value most: **Mobile Access**, **Scheduling**, and **Dispatch Management**. Together, these capabilities help businesses manage field operations in real time, coordinate pickups and routes more efficiently, and keep dispatch teams connected with drivers, allowing teams to improve service coverage, reduce delays, and handle daily waste collection work more effectively. Scheduling 4.7 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Dispatch Management 5.0 (2) 150.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Routing 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions Billing & Invoicing 4.8 (5) 80.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers Data Import/Export 4.3 (3) 66.67% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Import and export data to and from software applications Alerts/Notifications 5.0 (2) 100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Trash Flow 50 features ### All Features - Activity Dashboard: Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities - Alerts/Notifications: Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges - Audit Trail: A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. - Backup and Recovery: Create backups and provide methods to recover deleted/lost data - Barcode Recognition: The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging - Billing & Invoicing: Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers - Billing Portal: Gateway through which end users can view past bills and pay current invoices - Bulk Send: Process of sending a large number of documents, messages or emails to multiple recipients at once - Client Management: Manage contact details and communication with clients - Commercial Properties: Designed to serve commercial properties - Credit Card Processing: Accept and process credit card transactions - Customer Database: A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. - Customizable Reports: Alter the layout and content of reports - Data Import/Export: Import and export data to and from software applications - Delivery Tracking: Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates - Dispatch Management: Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed - Drag & Drop: Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components - Driver Management: Track all personnel who operate company vehicles - Email Management: Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps - Employee Management: Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks - Equipment Tracking: Track the location of specific equipment at all times - Expense Tracking: Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred - Geographic Maps: Visualize locations on a map - GPS: System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual - Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply - Invoice Creation: Create invoices from scratch or have recurring invoices - Job Tracking: Track and visualize the status of an ongoing job and the time spent on tasks or projects - Location Tracking: Identify the physical location of an individual, asset, device, etc. - Mobile Access: Access software remotely via mobile devices - Mobile Payments: Clients can submit payments via mobile devices - Payment Processing: Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions - Purchase Order Management: Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses - Real-Time Monitoring: Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks - Real-Time Reporting: Active reporting of data and metrics - Real-Time Updates: Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made - Recurring/Subscription Billing: Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service - Reminders: Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity - Reporting & Statistics: Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns - Residential Properties: For residential properties - Route Optimization: Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints - Routing: Plan daily routes to optimize employee scheduling and provide directions - Scheduling: Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources - Status Tracking: Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction - Transportation Management: Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another - Voice Recognition: Recognize/detect varying frequencies in a person's voice to identify/verify "who" is speaking - Waste Collection: Scheduling and dispatching personnel to collect waste from various locations - Waste Disposal: Removing, discarding, recycling or destroying unwanted materials - Waste Tracking: Track and segment collected waste based on their properties - Work Order Management: Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders - Workflow Management: Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks --- Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.7 (27) 4.7 Based on 27 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.9 (27) Free Trial Trash Flow Lite $1,537 Per Feature,One Time It includes: - Trash Flow - Routing - Billing - License - Payment Processing - Trash Billing - Access Control Trash Flow Lite SaaS $99.89 /month It includes: - Trash Flow - Routing - Billing - License - Access Control - Payment Processing - Trash Billing Trash Flow Base $3,074 Per Feature,One Time It includes: - Trash Flow - Routing - Billing - License - Payment Processing - Trash Billing - Access Control Trash Flow Base SaaS $199.78 /month It includes: - Trash Flow - Routing - Billing - License - Payment Processing - Trash Billing - Access Control Trash Flow Plus $6,598.5 Per Feature,One Time It includes: - Routing - Billing - Trash Flow - License - Access Control - Payment Processing - Trash Billing Trash Flow Plus SaaS $428.83 /month It includes: - Trash Flow - Routing - Access Control - Payment Processing - Trash Billing - Billing - License Value for money 4.9 (27) 4.9 Based on 27 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 5.0 (27) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 5.0 (27) 5.0 Based on 27 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 5.0 Based on 27 reviews Filter by rating 5(26) 4(1) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent ER Erica R. Manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "TrashFlow is top notch when it comes to the service they provide! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 May 15, 2025 Our business is running smoothly because of the dedication of the people behind TrashFlow. They care about their job and they care about the business you are running. Pros The customer service and quality of people working for the company. Cons How old the program looks, however it is updated weekly. Review source Vendor Referred: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review. MS Macey S. Office Manager Environmental Services ### "Very Satisfied Customer! " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 14, 2024 The team at Trash Flow is super helpful for every need you may have. The software works fast and is simple to use and it increased productivity for my company tremendously. Pros Trash Flow is such an easy software to use and very efficient for my company. It works flawlessly for anything you need for your day to day operation plus more that you didn't even know you needed. Cons I do not currently have any cons for Trash Flow. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) Increased productivity. Using quickbooks along with google sheets took up entirely too much time in our day to day operation. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) [Hauler Hero](https://www.capterra.com/p/10006624/Hauler-Hero/) [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reasons for choosing Trash Flow Functionality over everthing. Trash flow has everything you need without too much nonsense. Review source Vendor Referred: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review. AM ASHLEY M. Director of Finance Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Trash Flow Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 29, 2023 The program user user-friendly and help is only a phone call away (with a live person in the USA). They are more than happy to help with anything you may need. The customer service is ASTOUNDING. The training is EPIC. I sold software solutions for years and Trash Flow has all the bases covered from customer service to product to delivery to user experience! Pros Trash Flow training and support team, ease of use, functionality. Cons I don't have many cons. I think the route optimization software could be improved. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JJ James J. Chief Information Officer Utilities ### "TrashFlow is an Excellent Waste Management Billing and Routing Software (and more)" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 January 5, 2023 Our overall experience with TrashFlow has been excellent. Pros I most enjoyed the excellent, response and communicative support our business has received while migrating to TrashFlow in a very complex and difficult environment that was a result of our very outdated prior software environment. TrashFlow has gone above and beyond to help us manage this transition with their data, software, and customer support. Cons I do not have any least liked features worth mentioning. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SK Stacy K. Controller Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Our Trash Flow Use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2022 We have been using it for more than 20 years and am extremely happy with it. Customer service is excellent and any time I have a question, they happily answer it, and any time I have a problem (which are always big), they happily fix it (or at least act that way lol). Pros It is very user friendly and doesn't take new employees long at all to learn it. Cons I don't know everything that it is capable of. Reasons for choosing Trash Flow Company had it before I started in 1996. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MS Mary S. office manager Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "I am the office manager and I use this system everyday, all day." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 June 8, 2022 The people at Trashflow are the best if someone can not answer your question there is someone there who can. Just an awesome company to deal with. Pros This product has made billing customer so much quicker and faster. Customers love the fact of the online payment options. All the way around it has made my job easier and quicker. Cons I would like the option to incorporate my payables into this program so I don't have to use a separate program for that. Reasons for choosing Trash Flow We had spoken to with other trash haulers that had used you services and were very satisfied with you. You gave us an option to pay for it in an installment option which was great. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. HB Heather B. Office Manager Environmental Services ### "Great Product!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 26, 2022 Great people, great product. Pros Billing is quick and easy. Teleroute is great for keeping up with the routes. Cons There are features that could work a little differently. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) I hated QuickBooks. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MB Maddison B. Office Manager Utilities ### "Maddison " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 21, 2022 Pros It's straight forward and easy to use for people not tech savvy Cons Not sure. I haven't found something that I don't like Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JR John R. President Environmental Services ### "Express Waste Removal on TrashFlow" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 May 20, 2022 Really good, easy to upload new customers, billing information, CRM, etc. Pros We like that it's a one-stop shop for our customer database, billing, and routing. Cons Sometimes a little buggy when doing updates but not much. Reasons for choosing Trash Flow n/a Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. BD Bryli D. ONWER Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ### "Trash flow user" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 August 30, 2021 Pros The software is very user friendly. I really like being able to use the help feature. You can usually find all of the answers to your questions within the help settings. Cons I really wish that more than one user could view an account at the same time. This would make it a lot easier when employees are not at the same location but trying to work on fixing an account or for training purposes. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. 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