How-to Guides & FAQs
Learn how to get the most out of KmerTrash with step-by-step guides and answers to common questions.
Step-by-Step Guides
Getting Started
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Download KmerTrash from the App Store or Google Play.
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Open the app and tap 'Register' to create your account.
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Enter your name, phone number, and create a password.
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Select your role: Household or Collector.
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You're ready to go! The home screen will show your dashboard.
How to Schedule a Pickup
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From the Home screen, tap 'Schedule Pickup' or the '+' button.
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Enter your pickup address or use your current location.
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Choose your preferred date and time slot.
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Add any notes for the collector (e.g., 'Gate code: 1234').
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Tap 'Schedule' to confirm. You'll receive a confirmation.
How to Track Your Collector
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Once a collector is assigned, you'll receive a notification.
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Open the job detail screen to see the collector's name and rating.
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When the collector starts the job, a live map view appears.
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Track their real-time location as they approach your address.
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You'll be notified when they arrive.
How Proof of Collection Works
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After collecting your waste, the collector takes a photo as proof.
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The proof photo is uploaded and attached to your job.
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You can view the proof photo in the Job Detail screen.
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Tap 'Validate' to confirm the pickup was completed properly.
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If there's an issue, you can report it or cancel validation.
How to Rate a Collector
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After validating a completed job, you'll be prompted to rate.
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Select a star rating from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent).
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Optionally add a comment about your experience.
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Tap 'Submit Rating' to share your feedback.
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Ratings help maintain quality across the platform.
Using KmerTrash Offline
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KmerTrash works even without internet connection.
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Schedule pickups, rate jobs, and complete actions while offline.
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Actions are queued locally on your device.
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When you're back online, everything syncs automatically.
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A banner at the top shows your sync status and pending actions.