Crafting is one of the most important survival systems in 99 Nights in the Forest. However, many items eventually become useless once your base and equipment improve. The new crafting update solves this problem by letting you break down unwanted items into resources with the new Recycler machine. So, to help you get this machine, here's how to get and use the Recycler in 99 Nights in the Forest.
Updated March 21, 2026: This article is a Work-In-Progress (WIP). The update has just dropped, so some information might be missing. It will be updated with relevant information over time.
How to Get Recycler in 99 Nights in the Forest
To unlock the Recycler, you must first upgrade your Crafting Bench to Tier 5. This is the highest tier of the crafting table and unlocks several advanced survival devices introduced in the crafting update. Use the materials below to upgrade your crafting bench:
| Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wood | 50 |
| Scrap | 50 |
| Forest Gem | 1 |
Once your bench reaches Tier 5, several advanced structures become available to craft. After crafting the Recycler from the Tier 5 bench, place the blueprint inside your base just like any other crafting structure. You should place it near the campfire so it is easily accessible during the night.
| Item | Use | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| Respawn Capsule | Automatically respawns the most recently defeated player after charging | 40 Wood, 40 Scrap, 1 Forest Gem |
| Temporal Accelerometer | Skips the next night once fully charged | 40 Wood, 40 Scrap, 1 Forest Gem |
| Weather Machine | Stops rain and thunderstorms for the next three days | 40 Wood, 40 Scrap, 1 Forest Gem |
| Recycler | Converts unwanted items into useful resources | 40 Wood, 40 Scrap, 1 Forest Gem |
How to Use Recycler in 99 Nights in the Forest
The Recycler is a large machine with a conveyor belt that automatically processes items. Once placed, it lets you convert excess items into crafting materials that are more useful during your run. To use the machine, walk up to the conveyor belt and drop the item you want to recycle onto the end of the machine.
The item will move along the belt and be crushed inside the Recycler, converting it into other materials. This feature is especially useful when you obtain duplicate blueprints, extra gems, or items that your team no longer needs.
Instead of letting them occupy inventory space, you can convert them into resources like scrap or cultist gems. Because resources are essential for crafting structures, defenses, and base upgrades, the Recycler is one of the most efficient ways to maintain resource flow during late-game survival.
All Recycler Recipes
The Recycler converts several items into useful crafting resources. These are all the recipes that are currently available in the Recycler:
| Recycle Item | Result |
|---|---|
| Gem of the Forest | Cultist Gem |
| Cultist Gem | Scrap |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You unlock the Recycler by upgrading your Crafting Bench to Tier 5 using 40 Wood, 40 Scrap, and 1 Forest Gem.
The Recycler can break down items like Forest Gems and extra blueprints, converting them into useful materials such as Cultist Gems, Wood, and Scrap.
Most players place the Recycler near their campfire or crafting area so that it is easy to access when managing inventory and crafting resources.
Yes. The Recycler is extremely useful in late-game runs because it lets you convert unused items into materials that are constantly needed for crafting and base upgrades.
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