Recycling is a snap away
Your AI-powered recycling assistant
Snap a photo or search to find out how to recycle everyday items. Discover nearby recycling points across the EU and UK. Free, no login required.
See it in action
What the guidance covers
After you choose a material, the app provides guidance for your country and location.
Guidance for your country
Recycling systems differ between countries. The app provides guidance relevant to the country you are searching in.
A clear disposal route
- Home recycling
- Drop-off location
- Take-back scheme
- General waste
Each result recommends a practical disposal route for the selected material.
Material-specific advice
Get suggestions and warnings for specific materials, including useful details that go beyond finding a nearby recycling point.
Relevant nearby locations
The app checks related and broader material categories when finding locations. This helps find relevant recycling centres even when their accepted-material lists are not very detailed.
Search somewhere else
Search by city, street or postcode to check recycling options near home, work or another destination.
Recycling rules and location information can change. See known limitations.
Good to know
A few things that make Recycle How worth using
Find nearby locations
Search for nearby recycling points and see what materials are accepted before making the journey.
200+ material categories
Covers plastics, metals, glass, paper, cardboard, textiles, batteries, electronics, and more household materials.
No data retained
Photos are deleted after one hour. No personal information is collected or stored at any point.
Free, no account required
No subscription, no login, no ads. Open the app and use it straight away.
Where it works
Recycling locations across all 27 EU countries and the UK
United Kingdom
Available nowCountry-aware recycling guidance and nearby collection points for household items and materials.
European Union
Available nowNearby recycling locations in all 27 member countries. Collection rules can vary by municipality, so check local guidance before disposal.
Download Recycle How
Free for iOS and Android. No account needed.