We have Big bin for recycling (including glass), little bin for general, a small caddy for the kitchen for food, a large caddy for food(for collection) and a garden waste (option and chargeable). Food is collected every week, general every two weeks with the following day being garden waste and recycling in the alternate week. With recycling they will also take small WEEE items if in a small bag placed on top of the recycle.
Seems to work well. We have two bins in the house as well, one for general, one for recycling (and the food caddy of course)