Recycle!
by Kurtloise
Recycle! is a NeoForge server-side mod that adds a Recycler block for breaking tools down into their base resources.
What it does
A new block called the Recycler takes tools and turns them back into the ingots or other material they were made from. Its power comes from souls, which it draws through a blazing furnace, and soul sand is the input that supplies that power. Only the server needs the mod, so players join without installing anything. Files are published for NeoForge only, for 1.21.1, with 1.0.0 as the latest build from 2026-05-11, under the MIT License, which is not open source.
Key features
Tool recycling
The Recycler breaks a tool down and returns the original resource it was crafted from.
Soul-powered operation
A blazing furnace feeds souls into the Recycler, so the block runs on soul power rather than a separate energy grid.
Soul sand as fuel
Soul sand provides the power for the process, which the author notes is not an obvious connection at first.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Retraining is open source under the MIT License and runs as a client and server mod across Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.16.5 – 26.3. Create Recycling V2 is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that is server-side only and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recycle! | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-05-11 |
| Retraining | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.16.5 – 26.3 | Client and server | 2026-09-30 |
| Create Recycling V2 | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-05-01 |
Questions
Does Recycle! need to be installed on the client?
Which loader does Recycle! support?
In the catalog
Recycle! is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 7,420 Equipment mods for NeoForge. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.
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What the author says
The recycler is a super cool block that lets you 'recycle' your tools for their original resource! It uses the power of souls to power its blazing furnace..._ (power it with soul sand, if it wasnt obvious:>) _ I hope to expand on this mod as it gains traction (if it does) and add many cool features. and of course the…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/recycled
- Owner
- Kurtloise
- Published
- 2026-05-07
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-05-11
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15