Steam game

Recycling Shift

Work at a recycling facility! In this tactile cozy job simulator, sort discarded items into categories, process them into raw material and sell valuable items for money. Could be trash or treasure! Upgrade your workflow, sort and process efficiently.

Coming soon 2026

By Whimsy Fox

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Recycling Shift - Whimsy Fox. Popular. Released 2026
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About the Game

Welcome to the Recycling Shift, where one person’s trash is your next paycheck.

Recycling Shift is a cozy, tactile job simulator where you work at a bustling recycling facility. With items flying in on the conveyor belt, it’s your job to sort, salvage, and maybe even sneak a few valuables out for a little side hustle on the black market.



From plastic bottles to worn-out electronics, every shift is a hands-on experience. Pick through the mess, tidy up the planet, and upgrade your setup to become the most efficient sorter the world’s ever seen.

♻️ Core Gameplay
• Drag and drop discarded items into the correct bins: Glass, Paper, Metal, Plastic, Textiles, Batteries, and Electronics.
• Watch out for biodegradable scraps too, compost them to earn bonus eco-points.
• Sell rare or valuable junk to earn extra cash on the side... just don’t get caught.

🛠️ Mini-Games & Maintenance
• Keep the machines humming with interactive minigames: tighten bolts, clean filters, align gears, reconnect wires, and more.



🌞 Day & Night Shifts
• Clock in for different shifts and face changing item types, speeds, and challenges.
• Night shifts might just bring some... unusual materials.

🌍 Eco-Impact System
• Track your progress with the Eco-Impact Meter. Feel good knowing your work makes a difference (and maybe earns a bonus too).
• Avoid contamination by staying sharp, trash in the wrong bin ruins your streak!



💼 Upgrade & Expand
• Earn money to unlock better tools, faster machines, and smarter sorting tech.
• Turn your humble work station into a streamlined recycling empire.

Trash or treasure? It's all in a day's shift.

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