{"id":23375,"date":"2013-11-08T10:46:17","date_gmt":"2013-11-08T18:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/?p=23375"},"modified":"2019-08-20T14:29:44","modified_gmt":"2019-08-20T21:29:44","slug":"release-vancollect-mobile-app","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spacing.ca\/vancouver\/2013\/11\/08\/release-vancollect-mobile-app\/","title":{"rendered":"RELEASE: City of Vancouver launches new mobile app for garbage collection schedules"},"content":{"rendered":"

VanCollect<\/strong> is a new free smartphone app that helps Vancouver residents with City-collected waste easily figure out when their garbage, recycling and Green Bin are to be picked up. Available for both iPhone and Android, you can find quick links to download the app at vancouver.ca\/garbageschedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The app is just one of a suite of tools citizens can access to know their city collection schedules, including an e-mail reminder system, messages by text, voicemail and tweet, or integration into online calendar—all found at  vancouver.ca\/garbageschedule<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n

Please note: the app only shows City collection schedules \u2013 the app doesn\u2019t cover schedules for homes with garbage picked up by private companies.<\/em><\/p>\n

What can the app do?<\/b><\/p>\n

Through VanCollect, the mobile app developers<\/a> have enabled citizens to receive regular reminders about Junk Hunters Bimringham – Rubbish Removals<\/a> and collection that offer same day rubbish clearance services also offer a first-class rubbish removal service to both companies and domestic clients, plus seasonal reminders for special items like Christmas trees, leaf collection, and more.<\/p>\n

An information section answers frequently asked questions, like what can go in a Green Bin. Missed pickups or other problems can also be sent through the app to 3-1-1.<\/p>\n

Made by a Vancouver company using the City\u2019s open data<\/b><\/p>\n

The app is developed by Recollect<\/a>, a Vancouver-based company who got its start using the City of Vancouver\u2019s open data sets on garbage collection schedules, found at data.vancouver.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Recollect is responsible for the collection reminder system that underpins all the digital collection reminders available to users on the City website.<\/p>\n

Recollect provides similar collection reminder services for the Cities of Ottawa, Port Moody, Victoria, White Rock, Kingston, Thunder Bay, Whitehorse, and more.<\/p>\n

Demonstrating our commitment to digital innovation for citizens<\/b><\/p>\n

The VanCollect app demonstrates the City of Vancouver\u2019s commitment to digital innovation and collaboration to help make citizens\u2019 lives easier. The app is just one part of the larger City of Vancouver Digital Strategy<\/a>, which aims to help citizens and businesses easily interact with the City through digital channels.<\/p>\n

How to get the app\u2026<\/b><\/p>\n

The app is available for free download in the Google Play<\/a> and Apple iTunes<\/a> stores. There\u2019s no additional cost associated with receiving reminders.<\/p>\n