reclaim
verb [ T ]
uk/rɪˈkleɪm/ usto get back something that has been taken away from you, or money that you have already paid:
reclaim tax/expenses/a deposit
You can reclaim the import tax on such goods.
It was seen as an attempt by the former chairman to reclaim power.
ENVIRONMENT
to make land, such as desert or areas covered by water, suitable for farming or building on:
The law requires mining companies to reclaim and replant the land.
ENVIRONMENT
to get useful materials from waste:
There are new techniques for reclaiming water from human waste.
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recycle