A recycling bin is a container specifically designed for collecting recyclable materials, such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal. These bins are often color-coded, commonly blue or green, to distinguish them from regular trash bins. The purpose of a recycling bin is to encourage people to separate recyclable items from general waste, promoting environmental sustainability and reducing landfill waste. Recycling bins are typically placed in public areas, homes, and workplaces to make recycling more accessible. When full, the contents are collected by waste management services and taken to recycling facilities, where the materials are processed and transformed into new products, contributing to a circular economy.