Recycle means to convert waste into reusable material, or to use again after processing.
In environmental protection, recycle refers to the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products.
The term "recycle" also refers to:
1. The three R's of waste management: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
2. Recycle bin - a container for holding recyclables before they are taken to recycling centers
3. In computing, to restart or reuse system resources