# Idle Recycle

> Idle game simulating recycling facility management and expansion. (iPhone/iPad app by PlaySide.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-recycle/id1625784041 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830)
- Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 367 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 453 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-recycle/id1625784041/reviews.md

## What is Idle Recycle?

The garbage is piling up!!! Clear as much trash as possible from the garbage pile and take it to your nearby recycling facility.

Start small and build your operation from scratch. Unlock the facility advanced recycling machinery and, garbage sorting.  Maximize the efficiency of your facility by speeding up your processes; buy more vans, get more garbage, increase your research stations, train your workers and grow your operations!

But you’ll need to work fast. Gain government grants and hire administration to help clean up the streets! Upgrade your operations with goodies from striking boxes and mysterious boxes.

You’re in charge of the facility so develop your strategy, reduce costs, increase revenue and know that the choices you make will decide the fate of your entire recycling operation!!

## Key features

- Clear trash from garbage piles
- Build and upgrade recycling facility
- Unlock advanced machinery
- Train workers and hire administration
- Research new technologies
- Manage operations and finances

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Administrator | $9.99 | one-time |
| Community Manager | $9.99 | one-time |
| Corporate Sponsorship | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gem Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive Gem Pack | $40.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-recycle/id1625784041/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good Game

*2023-03-11, version 0.2.8*

Its a good game it relieves my stress and can play it for hours. It just needs more Factories to buy as im on the last Factory and im nearly done. Would be great for an update with this

### 1/5 — Could he a good game

*2022-12-01, version 0.2.8*

It’s seems to be very glitchy, full of ads and makes my phone very hot, never a good sign.

### 5/5 — Recycle idle

*2022-11-24*

This game is crazy fun fast leveling can’t get enough

### 1/5 — Hides Ads

*2022-11-05*

Does not disclose certain buttons are full advertisements. Especially the daily free chest, which is not actually free but hidden behind a non disclosed ad.

### 5/5 — Awesome game!

*2022-11-01, version 0.2.7*

Love it, please add more levels!!

### 1/5 — Super glitchy and buggy

*2022-11-01*

Would be a great game if they’d fix all the bugs Constantly freezes. Ads break the game. Many of the supposed increases don’t actually do anything to change the values or cash flow. And, there are only a few levels and once you’ve unlocked the next one you can never go back to any of the past ones - so the game can only last a short time before you run out of content. 
Additionally, The “garbage truck hero” levels are terrible: half the time the collected garbage or points aren’t even counted; Only the red garbage cans actually have garbage in them; None of the upgrades actually work: the bird never moves, the magnet and vacuums don’t pick anything up or even move anything, the speed upgrades don’t increase speed, etc.

### 4/5 — Fun game, but……

*2022-10-30*

I understand most idle games are very similar. But what I would like to address is the fact it takes so much money to do anything, you can only do a couple of things before you have to close the game and let the money pile up. I refuse to constantly watch ads, so the only way to make a significant amount of money is to wait until I can double the money in the beginning. The game gets too boring too fast. I might be deleting this out of boredom.

### 1/5 — Nothing new

*2022-10-17*

It’s the exact same as many other idle games just a different paint job and name.

### 3/5 — Layout

*2022-10-13, version 0.2.6*

The games alright once you get the ads pack, but the layout is terrible.

## Frequently asked questions about Idle Recycle

### What is this game about?

This is an idle simulation game where you manage a recycling facility. You'll clear trash, upgrade machinery, hire workers, and expand your operations to become more efficient and profitable.

### How do I progress in the game?

You progress by clearing trash, upgrading your facility's machinery, researching new technologies, and hiring more staff. Speeding up processes and increasing revenue are key to growth.

### Is this game free to play?

Yes, the game is free to play. It offers in-app purchases, which can be used to speed up progress or acquire special items.

### What platforms is this game available on?

Based on the provided data, this is a mobile application, suggesting it is available on platforms like iOS and Android.

### What are some strategies for success?

Key strategies include developing a clear operational plan, reducing costs, increasing revenue, and making smart choices about upgrades and research. Efficiently managing your workers and resources is crucial.

## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 0.2.8 — 2022-11-16

- Fixed an issue causing rubbish to spawn outside of rainbow road and green bins
- Retrained the helpful birds to be helpful again
- Improved notification system for building and town unlocks

### 0.2.7 — 2022-10-17

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 0.2.6 — 2022-09-15

Art fixes

### 0.2.4 — 2022-08-22

General stability and bug fixes :D

### 0.2.2 — 2022-08-16

Bug fixes and stability for you! :D

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*