My Recycling Center on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information
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Operate, configure and expand your own recycling center in this first-person simulator! Work fast and sort the trash. Use the compactors to destroy the bulky waste. Earn satisfaction and cash to buy new containers and unlock new trash types. Use the second hand shop to sell re-usable items.
My Recycling Center is a simulation, life sim and realistic game
developed and published by Darius Bode.
Released on February 01st 2024 is available only on Windows
in 2 languages: English and German.
It has received 546 reviews of which 383 were positive and 163 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 14.95€ on Steam.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 or newer
- Processor: multi-core CPU Intel Core i7-920 2,66 GHz or similar AMD
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 or AMD RX 580, 4 GB VRAM
- Storage: 7 GB available space
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My Recycling Center is a hands-on simulation experience that places players directly into the everyday reality of running a small recycling facility, emphasizing physical interaction, routine labor, and gradual improvement over abstract management systems. Developed and published by Darius Bode, the game approaches its theme with surprising sincerity, transforming the often overlooked process of waste sorting into a methodical, almost meditative gameplay loop. Rather than overseeing operations from menus or spreadsheets, players actively perform the work themselves, creating a strong sense of ownership over the facility and its steady growth. The core gameplay revolves around unloading, sorting, and processing waste materials that arrive at the recycling center. Everything is experienced from a first-person perspective, reinforcing the feeling that you are a worker on the ground rather than a distant manager. Trash must be picked up by hand, inspected, and placed into the correct containers, with different material types requiring different handling methods. Larger or more complex items must be crushed or compacted using specialized machines, each with its own physical presence and interaction style. This tactile approach gives weight to even simple actions, making the act of cleaning and organizing feel tangible and satisfying. Progression is driven by efficiency and consistency rather than speed or high-pressure goals. As players successfully process waste and earn money, they gain access to additional containers, compactors, and tools that allow for more refined workflows. The range of recyclable materials expands over time, introducing new categories that subtly increase complexity and encourage better organization of the yard. There is also an element of decision-making in choosing what to recycle, what to compact, and what can be sold through secondary channels such as a second-hand shop, adding a modest layer of economic strategy without overwhelming the hands-on focus. Visually, My Recycling Center adopts a functional and grounded art style that prioritizes clarity over spectacle. Machines, containers, and waste items are clearly distinguishable, which is crucial given how much of the game revolves around identifying and sorting objects correctly. The recycling yard itself feels appropriately industrial and utilitarian, reinforcing the theme without unnecessary embellishment. While the graphics are modest, they serve the simulation well by keeping the player’s attention on workflow and spatial organization rather than decorative detail. Sound design and atmosphere further contribute to the game’s grounded tone. The hum of machinery, the clatter of compacted materials, and the ambient sounds of the yard create a believable working environment. There is little in the way of dramatic music or audio cues, which fits the experience perfectly, allowing players to settle into a calm, routine-driven rhythm. Over time, the repetition of these sounds becomes part of the game’s appeal, reinforcing the sense of routine and steady productivity. The game’s pacing is deliberately slow, and this design choice will strongly influence how it is received. For players who enjoy methodical simulations and repetitive tasks with clear cause-and-effect results, the experience can feel relaxing and even therapeutic. Sorting piles of chaotic waste into clean, organized categories delivers a quiet satisfaction that mirrors real-world cleanup and organization. On the other hand, players seeking fast progression, complex automation, or deep strategic planning may find the loop too repetitive, especially once the core systems are fully understood. While My Recycling Center introduces upgrades and expanded equipment, it remains firmly rooted in manual labor. Automation is limited, and much of the work continues to rely on direct player involvement even in later stages. This reinforces the game’s identity but also highlights its main limitation: long-term variety. Without major shifts in mechanics or objectives, extended play sessions can begin to feel routine-heavy rather than exploratory. That said, the game rarely feels punishing, and its forgiving structure allows players to engage at their own pace without pressure. Overall, My Recycling Center succeeds as a niche simulation that commits fully to its premise. It offers a grounded, tactile take on facility management by transforming recycling into a personal, hands-on experience rather than an abstract system. While its scope is modest and its gameplay loop intentionally repetitive, it delivers a distinct sense of satisfaction through physical interaction, gradual improvement, and quiet order emerging from chaos. For players who enjoy immersive job simulations and appreciate slow, process-driven gameplay, it provides a unique and surprisingly engaging look at the mechanics of recycling work. Rating: 6/10
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this game is fun if you like sorting trash and watching things get destroyed, it is rather satisfying too
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good fun little game only prob with the game is most things taken in are free so money is slow coming in and the "customers" take to long to come in its like 1 min between when one leaves and the next shows up and take a little to pull in and out so 70% of the time your wanting on them
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great game , bit buggy , controls could do with a fix but great fun
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good game still bug in game look good hire people in game for dlc and more people come in
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My Recycling Center is currently priced at 14.95€ on Steam.
My Recycling Center is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.95€ on Steam.
My Recycling Center received 383 positive votes out of a total of 546 achieving a rating of 6.71.
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My Recycling Center was developed and published by Darius Bode.
My Recycling Center is playable and fully supported on Windows.
My Recycling Center is not playable on MacOS.
My Recycling Center is not playable on Linux.
My Recycling Center is a single-player game.
There are 3 DLCs available for My Recycling Center. Explore additional content available for My Recycling Center on Steam.
My Recycling Center does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
My Recycling Center does not support Steam Remote Play.
My Recycling Center is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for My Recycling Center.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 19 January 2026 06:37 |
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| Steam price | 28 January 2026 20:17 |
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Developer
Darius Bode
Publisher
Darius Bode
Release
01 Feb 2024
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