We have a weekly bin collection.
Black general waste bin once a fortnight, weeks 1 and 3
Blue paper and card bin once a month, week 2
Brown bottle (glass & plastic) and tins once a month, week 4
No recycling of plastic wrappings or yoghurt pots, they go in general waste. We have a list of what goes where, and don't find it a problem. I do find it interesting how different local authorities work!