recycling

/riˈsaɪklɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Relating to or used for the process of recycling.
    • The recycling truck comes every other week.
    • We bought a new recycling bin for the kitchen.
    • The recycling center accepts electronics on Saturdays.
noun
  1. The process of converting waste materials into new, reusable objects or materials.
    • Recycling helps reduce the amount of trash sent to landfills.
    • She separates her household waste into recycling and garbage every week.
    • Our city has a strong recycling program that accepts paper, plastic, and glass.
  2. Materials that have been set aside to be recycled.
    • The bin was overflowing with recycling after the party.
    • Don't forget to take the recycling out to the curb on Tuesday morning.
    • He rinsed out the cans before putting them in the recycling.
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