Read this article to get tips about the Recycle feature in Death Stranding! Find out how to unlock it and use it to get materials!
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How Do You Recycle?
Unlock Recycling Early On In The Story

The Recycling feature can be unlocked early on in the story of Death Stranding by completing a specific order mission.
Recycle Items from Delivery Terminals

You can Recycle items from Delivery Terminals you find on your journey. Most major hubs will have one!
Disassembled Cargo Cannot Be Retrieved
Be careful, once you disassemble a piece of Cargo, it is gone forever. Make sure to think carefully before you recycle any given item.
Why Should I Recycle?
Disassemble Cargo to Gain Additional Materials

Cargo you've gathered on your journey can be brought to terminals and disassembled to gain materials. Materials are extremely useful for building structures and crafting items.
Find Out More About Materials (Including Farming Spots) Here!Excess Materials Will Be Wasted

Be careful, every terminal will have a maximum capacity for each type of Material. Keep an eye on your resource count so you don't waste cargo!
Useful When In Urgent Need of Materials
If you are running low on a particular material, recycling some of your cargo can save you in a pinch!
Useful When Organizing Your Storage for Extra Space
If your storage is starting to get overly full with a lot of cargo, it might be a good idea to recycle some of it. You'll not only free up space; you'll also get materials for it!
Read More About Locker Storage and Postboxes Here!Unlock "Chiral Crafter" Achievement By Recycling

By recycling some Chiral Crystals for the first time, you will get the achievement "Chiral Crafter"!
Find Out What Other Achievements You Can Get Here!