Synonyms of recycling

recycling

verb

present participle of recycle

as in recovering

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

• recovering
• processing
• reclaiming
• reusing
• reprocessing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of recycling

Independence Day will not impact trash and recycling collection in Pittsburgh, which will be picked up as usual. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Most experts talk about recycling these batteries to recover valuable materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026

Keep trash cans and recycling well sealed. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026

Before the deal to lower trash fees, that money had been earmarked to help build a city household hazardous waste facility, enhance recycling efforts at Miramar and help educate apartment and condominium residents on recycling. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Don’t store items on top of the cabinets or allow the trash can or recycling bin to overflow. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Forty-six percent of post-consumer footwear waste is re-wearable, while the remaining 4 percent is contaminated and hindered from recycling due to damage from moisture, paint, heavy dirt, chemicals or other contaminants. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

The presentation also will cover the Recycling Coach mobile app, battery recycling and the new holiday light recycling drop-off locations that will be available this fall, the release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026