University of Georgia engineers have developed a new smart phone app that encourages recycling. Right now it’s only available in Athens, but they’re planning to expand to other cities.

When Athens users open the free WeRecycle app they get a map of the nearest recycle bins on UGA’s campus. Clicking on the icon brings up walking or driving directions.

Professor of Environmental Engineering, Jenna Jambeck helped develop the app. She says they want to make recycling more convenient and to increase the number of drop off points.

“Say you’re sitting at a bus stop and you’re thinking, gosh, everyone’s finishing their drinks here and there’s no recycle bin. It would really make sense to have a recycle bin here and so you can submit a request for that.”

Jambeck says this is their second app. In May, UGA engineers released the Marine Debris Tracker that allows people to report trash on beaches and local waterways.