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

State officials divided the amount of HDPE that actually was recycled — roughly 19,000 tons of HDPE — and divided that by the total amount of HDPE that went into the waste stream, about 100,000 tons. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

The bills tackle a growing threat to the industry, as several states have proposed or passed laws that require manufacturers to more honestly acknowledge the challenges of recycling plastic. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026

The company makes trash and recycling bins there from raw materials. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

The collection was designed to address common barriers to recycling at the end of a garment’s life, like removing stretch and unnecessary metal elements such as rivets. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026