Q How will the data be maintained over the coming years? If recycling collection points go out of business or stop accepting items how will this be picked up by the app so the information remains current?
A Recycle Mate data is comprehensive and will be maintained on an ongoing basis via a number of means including stakeholder access to the Recycle Mate National Data Portal, which is a platform for national collaboration and data sharing. Regular automated scripting and ongoing community feedback are also important aspects of keeping the data current. Formal checks will occur annually at a minimum.
Q How regularly will content accuracy be updated and will that be the responsibility of councils etc. or you?
A The Recycle Mate team has the overarching responsibility for maintaining content accuracy however the culture of Recycle Mate is to encourage the broader Australian recycling industry and community to continually feed information back to the program. No one knows their local area like the locals. The more collaboration we have with our locals, the better the information will be for the community.
Q How will you ensure the data being provided by the community is correct?
A Any crowd-sourced information provided by the community will always be verified before going live in the app.