Synonyms of recycle

recycle

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈsī-kəl 

as in to recover

to obtain (a raw material) by separating it from a by-product or waste product

recycling the aluminum from soda pop cans is environmentally sound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• reclaim
• reuse
• process
• reprocess

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycle

The next great frontier for artificial intelligence is not in data centers, but in our scrap yards, recycling plants and waste streams. — R. Paul Singh, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Recently, my family and I have made a more concerted effort to recycle and reuse household items. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Using an air purifier or setting your air conditioning on recirculate can also help recycle the air and clear out toxins, Erdal said. — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 17 July 2026

This process eliminates the costly and laborious step of sorting plastic waste before recycling. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026