Leadpoint is: Safe, Productive, Reliable

Safe. Productive. Reliable. That’s who we are. That’s who we’ve been for 25 years.  Since 2000, Leadpoint has been the go-to partner for the waste, recycling, environmental, and manufacturing industries—supporting operations across the United States.      Our Industries  Leadpoint supports material recycling facilities (MRFs), polymer centers, landfills, transfer stations, collection routes, cart tagging projects,…

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On-Route Support – Providing Route Helpers for the Waste & Recycling Industry

Need dependable help on collection routes? Leadpoint’s On-Route Support offers trained, safety-focused route helpers to keep your waste and recycling operations running smoothly. From residential to commercial collection, our crews are ready to arrive, step in, and support every route, every day.      Leadpoint’s On-Route Support emphasizes safety, training, customer service, and onboarding—providing the…

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Fast and Focused: Q&A on Best Practices for Streamlining the Recruiting & Hiring Process

As seen in Waste Advantage, August 2025 Fast, reliable hiring does not happen by chance. It takes clear planning, strong communication, and a team that keeps things moving forward. From general labor to site leadership, filling positions quickly helps keep operations running smoothly and new sites launching on schedule. Maiko Joslin, Leadpoint’s Talent Acquisition Manager,…

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Quick Tips: How to Hire Fast and Right

As seen in Waste Advantage, August 2025 PLANNING • Define clear role requirements early. • Forecast staffing needs for new sites. • Monitor daily staffing levels with up-to-date reports. • Keep HR, operations, and leadership in sync. RECRUITING • Keep job descriptions short and specific—pay, shifts, location. • Use simple, mobile-friendly applications. • Leverage technology…

The Key to Route Helper Success: Training and On-Site Leadership

As seen in Waste Advantage. In select U.S. markets, route helpers assist with curbside waste and recycling collection routes. The work is demanding and safety-sensitive. However, the role is often left unmanaged. This can lead to inefficiencies, safety risks, and daily headaches for operations and HR leaders. Many haulers work with traditional staffing companies to…

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Strategic Workforce Management: Prioritizing Safety and Quality for Operational Excellence

As seen in Waste Advantage – November 2023 What is one thing material recovery facilities (MRFs), plastic recovery facilities (PRFs), and polymer sites have in common? Each needs a safe and reliable workforce to keep their facilities running. Staffing these sites is a pivotal challenge in the waste and recycling industry. The hurdle extends beyond…

What it Means to LiveSafe.

By Terrence Patterson. Safety: Risk & Teamwork Poor decisions about safety put you, your team and their families at risk. That’s the first lesson I took away from a safety symposium in Green Bay, Wisconsin, sponsored in conjunction with the American Society of Safety Professionals. The event featured motivational safety speaker Eric Giguere who shared…