Recycle Coach
Introducing Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach helps your residents to recycle with up-to-date bin calendars, recycling tips and automated reminders. It’s free for residents and for councils and you don’t need to use a Bartec waste management system to get involved!
The Challenge
Simpler Recycling aims to make recycling across England consistent and convenient for the public. For many, it will change the way their waste is collected.
However, this is not the only change in store. Local Government Reorganisation and Deposit Return Schemes will bring further change to your residents.
Did you know…
WRAP’s recycling tracker revealed that
- 81% of residents are putting non-recyclable items in recycling bins
- Over three in four (79%) UK residents reported that they dispose of recyclable materials in general rubbish
- Slightly less than two in five (37%) received information from their council in 2024/25 on what can and cannot be recycled
- Those who did receive communication, report higher confidence in their recycling efforts and perceive recycling as more worthwhile
- Less than one in ten (9%) UK citizens feel “very confident” about what can and cannot be recycled, with the majority (58%) only “mostly confident”
WRAP’s Recycling Tracker Spring 2025
What if we could give residents better information and make the right choices easier?
The Solution
Recycle Coach is a new, nationwide app designed to make recycling easier for residents. Every council can publish up-to-date collection information automatically, including holiday changes and modified routes.
Best of all, it’s free for councils and free for residents. An up-to-date collections calendar, automatic reminder notifications and seasonal educational content.
You don’t even need to be a Bartec customer.
Sign up now for…
- Real-time collections calendar
- Bank holiday updates
- Reminder notifications
- Calendar downloads
- Educational information and seasonal updates
- Full DPIA documentation
A Partnership for the Future
We are bringing Recycle Coach to the UK as a nationwide service, fully managed by Bartec.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Recycle Coach?
How much does Recycle Coach cost?
Nothing at all. Recycle Coach is completely free for both councils and residents as we believe that improving recycling rates across the UK is important and therefore information should be accessible to everyone.
Does Recycle Coach use ads?
No. There are no ads, providing a seamless experience to residents.
Do we need to be a Bartec customer to use Recycle Coach?
No. Any council can sign up and publish their collection information through Recycle Coach, regardless of which waste management system they currently use.
What features does Recycle Coach include for residents?
Residents get access to a real-time collections calendar, bank holiday updates, automatic reminder notifications, the ability to download their collection calendar, and seasonal educational content about recycling.
Why do residents need better recycling information?
Research from WRAP’s Spring 2025 Recycling Tracker shows that 81% of residents are putting non-recyclable items in their recycling bins, and 79% are disposing of recyclable materials in general rubbish. Only 9% of UK residents feel “very confident” about what can and cannot be recycled. Recycle Coach is designed to close that knowledge gap.
How does Recycle Coach help councils communicate changes?
Councils can publish up-to-date collection information automatically through the app, including holiday changes and modified routes, ensuring residents are always informed without manual effort.
Does Recycle Coach support compliance with Simpler Recycling legislation?
Yes. Simpler Recycling will change how waste is collected across England, and Local Government Reorganisation and Deposit Return Schemes will bring further change for residents. Recycle Coach helps councils keep residents informed and confident throughout these transitions.
What data protection documentation is provided?
How do we get started with Recycle Coach?
Councils can sign up directly via the Recycle Coach page on the Bartec website. You can also book a call with the Bartec team to discuss your requirements.
Who manages Recycle Coach?
Recycle Coach is fully managed by Bartec Municipal Technologies, brought to the UK as a nationwide service.
