Behind The Bins with Kate and Tim
Behind The Bins with Kate & Tim is the podcast that takes you inside the world of waste, recycling, and municipal services. Hosted by Kate Raynor, COO, and Tim Hobbs, CEO of Bartec Municipal Technologies, each episode explores the challenges, innovations, and opportunities shaping local authority waste management today. From service transformation and digital technology to policy changes, operational best practice, and real-world success stories, Kate and Tim speak with industry leaders, practitioners, and experts from across the sector. Whether you're a local authority officer, waste management professional, contractor, or simply passionate about creating smarter, more sustainable services, Behind The Bins delivers practical insights and engaging conversations from the people driving the industry forward.
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Why does one council give you two bins while another gives you five? And do more bins actually mean better recycling?
In our debut episode, Kate and Tim are joined by Charlotte Paine from Braintree District Council to unpack the Great Bin Question. From recycling targets and food waste collections to resident behaviour and service redesign, they explore why local authorities collect materials in different ways and what happens when councils ask residents to change their habits.
With practical insights from a council in the middle of a major service transformation, this episode lifts the lid on the thinking, challenges, and opportunities behind modern waste and recycling collections.