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
How it works
Three steps to recycle any item correctly
Take a photo, upload, or search
Point your camera at any item, upload a photo from your gallery, or type a material name. No account needed.
AI identifies the material
The app analyses your input and identifies the material type, matching it against recycling data powered by OpenStreetMap.
Find out how to recycle it
See whether the item goes in your kerbside bin, view recycling guidance, or find a nearby recycling centre directly on the map.
Good to know
A few things that make Recycle How worth using
Powered by OpenStreetMap
Recycling location data comes from OpenStreetMap, the world's largest open-source mapping project.
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.
Data from OpenStreetMap
European Union
Available nowNearby recycling locations in all 27 member countries. Collection rules can vary by municipality, so check local guidance before disposal.
Data from OpenStreetMap
Download Recycle How
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