Bartec Municipal Technologies Announces Exclusive UK Partnership with Recycle Coach to Revolutionise Resident Engagement
Bartec Municipal Technologies, the UK’s leading provider of municipal waste management software, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Recycle Coach, the world-class resident engagement platform.
Under this exclusive agreement, Bartec will serve as the sole distribution and management partner for Recycle Coach across the United Kingdom.
As the UK enters a transformative period for waste services, driven by the government’s “Simpler Recycling” regulations, councils are under increasing pressure to collect more materials while maintaining high-quality, contamination-free waste streams.
This partnership combines Bartec’s deep operational expertise with Recycle Coach’s proven ability to inspire and educate residents, creating a seamless connection between council operations and household habits, in line with current regulations.
Bridging the Gap Between Operations and the Doorstep
Bartec’s Collective platform currently powers waste and recycling operations for one-third of all UK councils. By integrating Recycle Coach into our service offering, we are providing local authorities with a complete solution:
At the Back: Cutting-edge route optimisation, in-cab technology, and service analytics through Collective.
At the Front: A sophisticated, resident-facing app that delivers personalised collection calendars, “What Goes Where” search tools, and interactive learning modules.
The Recycle Coach platform will be offered to all councils, including those that are not currently Collective customers, underscoring the vital role of public education in improving UK residents’ recycling habits and mitigating environmental impact.
A Mission for 2026 and Beyond
The partnership is specifically designed to help councils meet the UK government’s ambitious target of a 65% recycling rate by 2035. To achieve this, resident communication must evolve beyond static PDFs and generic mail-outs.
Tim Hobbs, CEO of Bartec Municipal Technologies, commented:
“The UK is entering a phase of great change in municipal recycling, collecting more materials in new ways. For councils to succeed in delivering these changes, they need to inform and inspire residents and engage with them on whatever channels they use. Apps and online services are a huge part of that. Recycle Coach will be a nationally recognised source of information for citizens across the UK.”
Jeff Galad, President of Recycle Coach, added:
“​​This partnership marks a defining moment for Recycle Coach as we expand internationally and take the next step forward in our mission to make recycling education accessible to every household. By combining Bartec’s deep understanding of local challenges with our resident engagement platform, we’re building an ironclad connection between how councils manage waste and how residents can recycle better.”
Key Benefits for UK Councils:
Reduced Contamination: Tailored search tools and quizzes help residents identify their local rules instantly, reducing costly errors resulting from contaminated streams.
Improved Service Levels: Automated collection reminders and “Report a Problem” tools reduce inbound call volumes to customer service centres.
Simpler Recycling Readiness: Rapidly deploy information regarding new food waste, plastic, and glass collection mandates.
Data-Driven Insights: Access to resident engagement metrics to help target educational campaigns where they are needed most.
Contact Bartec to Get Started
The Recycle Coach platform is available to all UK councils immediately. For more information on how to integrate Recycle Coach into your local waste strategy, please contact our expert team.
About Bartec Municipal Technologies
Bartec Municipal Technologies is the UK’s leading provider of frontline municipal software. Established in 1992, Bartec’s Collective platform supports over 100 UK councils and 6,000 refuse collection vehicles, helping them deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable services to millions of households.
About Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach is a leading digital resident engagement platform for the waste and recycling industry. Serving over 1,700 communities across North America and beyond, Recycle Coach specialises in behaviour-change technology that makes recycling education accessible and interactive for every household.
