noun
recycling
noun
1
The process of collecting and reprocessing waste materials for reuse.
"The city expanded its recycling program to include electronics."
2
The materials being collected for reprocessing.
"Put the recycling out on Tuesday morning."
How to Use Recycling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTurning used materials into something reusable, or the materials set aside for that purpose.
Common pairings
recycling bin
recycling program
take out the recycling
Word Forms
recyclings plural
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The city expanded its _____ program to include electronics.