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Steam app 2928520 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:39 UTC

Recycling Center Simulator

Recycling Center Simulator is a business simulator game with a first person view. Make money from garbage, collect raw materials for your recycling center from different locations, recycle them, make money by producing new products and improve your factory.

Recycling Center Simulator Steam header artwork
Balas GamesPlayWay S.A.
97playing now
10124-hour peak
2,125all-time peak
110average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

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720 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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24 months, October 2024 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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July 2026

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 437 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

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September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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October 2026

Recycling Center Simulator was released on 2 Oct, 2024.

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Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 19:39 UTC
App ID
2928520
Last updated
08 Mar 2026 build 22253344
Developer
Balas Games
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Release date
2 Oct, 2024
Platforms
Windows
Download size
2.85 GB
Install size
7.26 GB
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Partial
Achievements
38

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

DualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportPartial Controller Support

Accessibility

Popular tags

SimulationFirst-PersonManagementLife SimTime ManagementAutomationImmersive SimSandboxEconomyBuilding3DPhysicsCapitalismRelaxingCraftingRealisticResource ManagementCasualSingleplayerAdventure
About this gameFull description from Steam
Deal with customers to get raw materials Use the computer to bargain with people in the city who sell their waste to buy products cheap. Collect Waste From The Places You Buy Collect the wastes, to gather raw matterials. Sort Raw Materials for Recycling Bring the harvested wastes to your factory and sort them by type in the sorting machine Production Put Raw Material Back into Production to Make More Valuable Products Expand Factory Sell New and More Valuable Products and Expand Your Factory
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Window 10 Processor: Intel Core i7-6700k or AMD Ryzen 3 1200X Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960 4GB or equivalent DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: Yes

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: TBA Processor: TBA Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: TBA DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 8 GB available space Sound Card: TBA

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

Minimum: Recommended:
Supported languages15 languages
LanguageFull audio
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Simplified Chinese
Portuguese - Brazil
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Hungarian
Portuguese - Portugal
Russian
Turkish
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

38 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Fresh StartAchievement
Tier 1 ProductionAchievement
Tier 2 ProductionAchievement
Tier 3 ProductionAchievement
Growing JobsAchievement
Great FactoryAchievement
Sort It OutAchievement
SortmaniaAchievement
BargainerAchievement
Hard BargainerAchievement

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50 developer announcements, Apr 2024 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. 🎉 BIG NEWS — CO-OP IS COMING TO RECYCLING CENTER SIMULATOR! 🎉

    We’ve been a little quiet lately… and there’s a good reason for that.For quite some time, we’ve been working behind the scenes on something we’ve wanted to bring to Recycling Center Simulator for a long time. And now, we can finally…

    ♛PANDA♛

February

  1. ♻️⚡ It’s here! Our very first and brand new E-Waste DLC!

    Time to take your recycling business to the next level… and into the world of modern electronics. With the E-Waste DLC, you’ll unlock a completely new production chain focused on electronic waste recycling. Collect discarded electronics…

    ♛PANDA♛
  2. E-waste DLC ♻️ Has a Release Date!

    Hello, Recyclers! ♻️ The wait is almost over! We’re excited to announce that the brand-new expansion for Recycling Center Simulator, the E-waste DLC, launches on February 20. Check out this short sneak peek video: This expansion introduces…

    ♛PANDA♛

November

  1. Steam Awards: We Need Your Support!

    Hello Recyclers! ♻️The Steam Awards are here, and this year, we are setting our sights on a category that means a lot to us: Labor of Love.When we launched our game, it was just the beginning of the journey. Since then, we haven’t stopped…

    info

October

  1. 🎉 Update is here! + New DLC Announcement 🎉

    The wait is over! Today we’re rolling out a brand-new update for Recycling Center Simulator! 🚀 This update brings exciting new content, quality-of-life improvements and a few bug fixes! Below you’ll find the full samll patch notes with all…

    ♛PANDA♛
  2. 🚨 Exciting news for all Recycling Center Simulator fans! 🚨

    On October 9th we’ll be rolling out a brand new update packed with fresh content and improvements. While the full patch notes will be shared on release day, we wanted to give you a little sneak peek right now 😉…

    ♛PANDA♛

August

  1. ♻️Recycling Center Simulator♻️ is now 46% OFF! 🎉

    We’ve got some big news straight from the recycling yard – Recycling Center Simulator is now 46% OFF! 🎉 If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump into the world of sorting, crushing, and managing your very own recycling empire…

    ♛PANDA♛

July

  1. ♻️ Steam Automation Fest has officially begun! ♻️

    ♻️ Steam Automation Fest has officially begun! ♻️And guess what? Recycling Center Simulator is part of it! To celebrate, we're offering a massive 45% discount! It’s the perfect time to roll up your sleeves, sort that trash, and turn waste…

    ♛PANDA♛

May

  1. ♻️ Recycling Center Simulator is now 44% OFF! ♻️

    Have you ever dreamed of building a thriving business from the ground up — one scrap at a time? In Recycling Center Simulator, you're the boss of your own recycling operation. Buy, sort, process, and sell — it's all about making smart…

    ♛PANDA♛

April

  1. BUG FIX - Organic waste box save/load issue fixed!

    Hey there fellow Recyclers!♻️ We hope you're all doing well! We have managed to fix some issues that you told us. BUG FIXES🔧 🐞 Fixed a bug that prevents save of organic waste box inside sorting machine. 🐞 From now on trash bags those left…

    Patch notes

March

  1. HOTFIX - Some organic wastes can't interactable

    Hey fellow Recyclers! ♻️ We hope you're all doing well! We have managed to fix some issues that you told us. BUG FIXES / BALANCING 🔧 🐞 Fixed a bug that makes organic waste uninteractable. 🐞 We're aware of a bug that spawns some bugged…

    Patch notes
  2. 🚨 MAJOR UPDATE IS HERE! 🚨

    We've got some exciting news for all Recycling Center Simulator fans! 🎉 As we previously announced, the content of this update was supposed to be a paid DLC... but we’ve decided to make it FREE for everyone! 🙌 Here’s what’s new: 🌱 Organic…

    ♛PANDA♛
  3. 🚀 UPDATE RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚀

    The wait is almost over! We’re thrilled to announce that the next major update for Recycling Center Simulator will be launching on March 26! 🎉 What’s coming? 🌱♻️ ✅ Organic waste as a new waste type! ✅ Compost & Liquid Fertilizer Machines…

    Michal
  4. Exciting News, Recyclers! 🚀♻️

    As we mentioned in our recently published Roadmap, we originally planned to release this content as a paid DLC. But thanks to you, we reached 100k copies sold and we’ve decided to make it completely FREE for all players!…

    ♛PANDA♛

February

  1. HOTFIX - Achievement bug fixed!

    Hey fellow Recyclers! ♻️ We hope you're all doing well! We have managed to fix some issues that you told us. BUG FIXES / BALANCING 🔧 🐞 Fixed a bug that changes machines' sell price related to event system. 🐞 Fixed a bug that causes conveyor…

    Patch notes
  2. HOTFIX - Merger Loading Issue Fixed!

    Hey fellow Recyclers! ♻️ We hope you're all doing well! We have managed to fix some issues that you told us. BUG FIXES / BALANCING 🔧 🐞 Mergers disappear when loading save game issue fixed. 🔧 Axe products resized. 🔧 Paper and Metal Rolls…

    Patch notes
  3. Hotfix - Minor Fixes

    Hey there Recyclers! ♻️ We hope you're all doing well! Our dev team have some news for you. BUG FIXES 🔧 🖥️ An issue that make FSR don't work properly fixed. 🐞 Dismentled Hybrid Machines turning to one of other dismentled machines when…

    Patch notes
  4. ♻️ MID WEEK MAJOR UPDATE – BIG CHANGES ARE HERE! ♻️

    Hey, recyclers! 🚛 Time to roll up your sleeves because today's update brings some BIG upgrades to your Recycling Empire! We’re introducing Hybrid Production, expanding your factory, and fixing a bunch of pesky bugs. Oh, and did we mention a…

    ♛PANDA♛
  5. New update arriving on February 17th!

    Get ready – a brand-new update is arriving on February 17th! This update will bring exciting new features to expand your production capabilities 🎉 ✅ Hybrid Production is here! Use 4 new machines to create hybrid products. ✅ New conveyor…

    Michal

January

  1. Brand new update for Recycling Center Simulator! ♻️

    January QoL Update is here ♻️ New year new us, and do we have some exciting news for you! As we announced in one of our previous posts, our brand new QoL update just dropped, and what an update it is! Inventory sheet, so you can track your…

    ♛PANDA♛

December

  1. 🎄✨ Holiday Greetings from Recycling Center Simulator Team! ✨🎄

    Dear Players, As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to thank you for being part of our amazing community. Your passion, creativity, and support mean the world to us. 💖🎮…

    ♛PANDA♛
  2. 🎄 Winter Sale – 30% OFF! ❄️

    Dear Players, The Steam Winter Sale is here, and we’ve got an exciting offer for you! 🎉 Our game, Recycling Center Simulator, has been discounted by 30% for a limited time! This is the perfect opportunity to try out our game at a lower…

    Michal
  3. 🚨 New Update Alert for Recycling Center Simulator! 🚨

    We’ve got some awesome news for all of you today! Our latest update has just dropped, and we’re finally bringing you something you’ve been asking for… Gamepad support! 🎮 Yes, that’s right! No more fiddling with a mouse and keyboard if…

    Michal

November

  1. Nominate Us!

    Hello, Recyclers! ♻ Steam Awards are there, and we think we have a chance amongst the best relaxing games! When we created this game, we did everything we could to make it the best game to sit down and relax with a podcast in the background…

    darek_playway
  2. Hotfix - Minor Fixes

    Hey there Recyclers! ♻️ We hope you're all doing well! Our dev team have some news for you. BUG FIXES 🔧 🐞 Fixed an issue that causes travel menu don't appear. 🛠️ Minor fixes. Happy recycling, and let us know what you think! 👀

    Patch notes
  3. Hotfix - Localizations, Minor Fixes

    Hello Recyclers! ♻️ We have managed to solve some more problems through your feedbacks. We are working hard to offer you a perfect experience. BUG FIXES 🔧 ✔️ Fixed localization errors. 🐞 Fixed an issue of scrap deals taken from the…

    Patch notes
  4. Hotfix - Localizations, Performance!

    Hey there fellow Recyclers! ♻️ Thank you for your support to our game. As we know from your feedbacks some of our Recyclers have encountered some issues related to latest update. Our dev team tried to polish some edges left from last…

    Patch notes
  5. 🚨 MAJOR UPDATE ALERT 🚨

    Hey, Recycling Pros! ♻️ We just dropped a MAJOR UPDATE for Recycling Center Simulator, and our dev team poured countless hours into making this the best version yet! Whether you’re a longtime player or just getting started, now’s the…

    ♛PANDA♛

October

  1. Bug Fix - Save System Problem Solved

    Greetings Recyclers, We’ve just released a small but important update addressing an issue with the save system that was causing problems for some players using certain antivirus software. The bug, which affected save files with "rav…

    Michal
  2. Bug Fix - Interaction Problem Solved

    Greetings Recyclers, First of all, thank you for showing interest and support to our game. As we know from your feedback some of our players experienced an interaction problem in the game. After playing for time, the game gets bugged in…

    info
  3. Major Update Soon 🛠️

    Hello Recyclers! We would like to start with a huge thank you for your warm welcome to the full version of Recycling Center Simulator! Your involvement, activity and feedback are invaluable to us - it is thanks to you that we are developing…

    ♛PANDA♛
  4. KNOWN BUG

    Dear players! We are aware of the issue regarding save problems in Recycling Center Simulator. ⚠️ We're working as quickly as possible to fix it, but this bug is quite specific – it doesn’t affect everyone, which makes it hard for us to…

    ♛PANDA♛
  5. Recycling Center Simulator - Full game released!

    Get ready to manage your own recycling center! ♻️ The waste is piling up, and it's your turn to sort and recycle. Set up your recycling lines, process materials, and watch your center thrive! 🚛 We’re proud to announce that Recycling Center…

    Michal

September

  1. Release Date Set!

    Hello Players! 👋 We’re thrilled to announce that the FULL version of Recycling Center Simulator will be released on October 2, 2024 at 3:00PM CEST! 🗑️🚛 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44981885/29119b53cbf1a975e88723e5c7f2e7dcdc7374c9.png Get ready for…

    ♛PANDA♛

August

  1. Recycling Center Simulator: Prologue - is now available to play!

    We are happy to announce that the Recycling Center Simulator: Prologue is now available to play for free for everyone! 🥳 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3110130/ Now you can open your own recycling center and run the business as you fit.…

    Michal
  2. FREE PROLOGUE RELEASE DATE ANNOUCEMENT

    We’re thrilled to officially announce the release date for the Recycling Centre Simulator: Prologue! 🤩 This free prologue will be available later this month, giving you a first-hand look at what’s in store for the full version of the game.…

    Michal

July

  1. Exciting News! Prologue Page for Recycling Center Simulator is Now Live!

    Hey Recyclers! We're thrilled to announce that the prologue page for "Recycling Center Simulator" is now live on Steam! Prologue will be relased in second half of the August with the following features; 1. Save system 2. A new factory area…

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June

  1. We Hear You Volume 4.0

    Hey Recyclers, We updated our game according to your feedbacks... thanks for your reviews.... Next step is Beta Test and Prologue according to our plan both will be ready in Augst... Happy Recycling Balas Team v0.0.26 * Grabbing and…

    Patch notes
  2. We Hear You Volume 3.0 !!

    Hey Recyclers, Thank you again for your feedbacks, now we updated our game with the following things. We belive this will improve the game play v0.0.23 * "Look sensivity don't work" issue fixed. * Some language problems fixed. * Pallet jack…

    Patch notes
  3. We hear you, and update our game v0.0.22

    Hey Recyclers, We are so glad to receive your feedbacks about our game, and we are working day and night to update our game to give you a pleasent game play. Here items we have updated according to your feedbacks, Thank you again and Happy…

    Patch notes
  4. We've Listened to Your Feedback and Made Some Improvements

    Hello Recyclers! We’re excited to announce a small update for Recycling Center Simulator based on your valuable feedback. We've been carefully listening to your suggestions and have made some key improvements and fixes to enhance your…

    Patch notes
  5. Join Our Live Stream: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Recycling Center Simulator!

    Hello Recycliers! We're thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a second live stream to showcase our upcoming game, Recycling Center Simulator! This is your chance to get an exclusive sneak peek into the game, see the mechanics in…

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  6. Join Our Live Stream: Exclusive Sneak Peek of Recycling Center Simulator!

    Hello Recyclers! We're thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a live stream to showcase our upcoming game, Recycling Center Simulator! This is your chance to get an exclusive sneak peek into the game, see the mechanics in action, and…

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  7. Recycling Center Simulator Demo Released !

    Hello Recyclers, We are excited to announce that the demo for Recycling Center Simulator is available earlier than expected! ♻️ Dive in now to start building your own recycling empire and experience the unique gameplay our game offers. This…

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May

  1. Approaching Demo Day – New Area: Supermarket, Sales System and More

    Hello recyclers! We are excited to share the latest progress on "Recycling Center Simulation" as we approach the demo day on June 10th. Here’s what we’ve accomplished this week: 1.Supermarket Area Designed: We have designed a new area, the…

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  2. Major Milestones Reached in Recycling Center Simulation!

    Hello, Recyclers! It's been an incredibly productive week at Balas Games, and we're thrilled to share the latest and greatest updates on 'Recycling Center Simulation'. Here’s what we've been working on: 1. Machine Placement System: We’ve…

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  3. Exciting New Features and Progress in Recycling Center Simulation!

    {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44981885/da8b1ca645f41cd6e8db23975ee738b39ef09715.gifHello, Recyclers! This week has been bustling at Balas Games as we've made some significant strides in developing 'Recycling Center Simulation'. Here’s what we’ve…

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  4. New Machines arrived, 14 different machines are available to use

    Hello Recyclers, We’re excited to share some major updates coming to 'Recycle Center Simulation' that will deepen your gameplay experience and expand your recycling capabilities! More Machines, More Possibilities! Initially, our game…

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  5. Recycling Center Simulator Demo will be released on 10th of June ...

    Recycling Center Simulator Demo will online In 10th of June Dear Friends, Finally our date for "Recycling Center Simulator Demo" is setted. We will release our demo on 10th of June in Steam Next Fest...…

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April

  1. We need your help. Testers are NEEDED for Recycling Center Simulator

    Dear friends, First of all thank you for following an wishlisting "Recycling Center Simulator", we are constantly looking for these two numbers and every day our confidence in our game increase, so again thank you so much... But now we need…

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