diff --git a/source/_integrations/recollect_waste.markdown b/source/_integrations/recollect_waste.markdown index 5d625b00725..e26f304c35e 100644 --- a/source/_integrations/recollect_waste.markdown +++ b/source/_integrations/recollect_waste.markdown @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: ReCollect Waste -description: Instructions on how to set up Recollect Waste sensor within Home Assistant. +description: Instructions on how to set up ReCollect Waste sensor within Home Assistant. ha_category: - Sensor ha_release: 0.87 @@ -8,24 +8,20 @@ ha_iot_class: Cloud Polling ha_domain: recollect_waste --- -The `recollect_waste` integration allows you to track the next scheduled waste pickup and what type of waste from [Recollect](https://recollect.net/private-waste-haulers/). To use this sensor your city's waste company must be Recollect and you will need to find your place_id and service_id. +The `recollect_waste` integration allows you to track the next scheduled waste pickup and what type of waste from [ReCollect](https://recollect.net/private-waste-haulers/). -1. In Chrome open developer tools and go to the network tab. -2. Go to your city's Recollect collection calendar. -3. Search for and select your address in the UI. -4. Watch for a request that looks like +To use this integration, you must know both your ReCollect Place and Service IDs. In general, cities/municipalities that utilize ReCollect will give you a way to subscribe to a calendar with pickup dates. If you examine the iCal URL for this calendar, the Place and Service IDs are embedded in it: - https://api.recollect.net/api/places/**(place_id)**/services/**(service_id)**/events?nomerge ... +```text +webcal://recollect.a.ssl.fastly.net/api/places/PLACE_ID/services/SERVICE_ID/events.en-US.ics +``` -5. Use the place_id and service_id when configuring the sensor. - -The default frequency for pulling data from Recollect Waste is once a day (86400 seconds). +The default frequency for pulling data from ReCollect Waste is once a day (86400 seconds).
-The Recollect Waste sensor uses the Recollect API URL to obtain data not an official API from Recollect. Use at your own risk. +The ReCollect Waste sensor uses the ReCollect API URL to obtain data and not an official API from ReCollect. Use at your own risk.
## Configuration -This integration can be configured via the Home Assistant UI by navigating to -**Configuration** -> **Integrations**. +This integration can be configured via the Home Assistant UI by navigating to **Configuration** -> **Integrations**.