Abstract: A method and apparatus for interacting with users in collection and sorting of waste is provided. This includes providing one or more receptacle, one or more scale sensor associated with the one or more receptacle and configured, adapted, and positioned to measure weight, volume, or other characteristics of the one or more receptacle and its contents, a processor and communication port coupled with the scale sensor and communicatively coupled with a computer network, and an electronic dashboard that displays a quantity and quality of contents in the one or more receptacle and a status of a competitive challenge based on the quantity and quality of contents. The system manages one or more competitive challenges associated with users collecting and sorting waste based on the quantity and quality of contents in the one or more receptacle relative to one or more predetermined goals.