Recycle/ˌriːˈsaɪkl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Environmental Focus Usually related to sustainability and environmental protection efforts. Recycling bins help reduce waste in landfills. Pro Tip 2/3Common Materials Typically involves paper, plastic, glass, and metal items. Please rinse bottles before you recycle them. Pro Tip 3/3Not Universal Not all materials can be recycled; check local guidelines. This type of plastic can't be recycled here.