Recycle Symbol Copy and Paste
Select Copy to place ♻ on your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
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- 1Copy
Press the button to copy ♻.
- 2Place the cursor
Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.
- 3Paste
Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.
What Is the Recycle Symbol?
Unicode names ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. It is a text character used for recycling-related labels and references.
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Recycle Symbol Variants and Related Forms
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How to Type the Recycle Symbol
Choose your device or app to insert the recycle symbol without copying it from another page.
Recycle Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 267B and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page.
Recycle Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “black universal recycling symbol.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.
Recycle Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Use the Copy button to copy ♻, then paste it into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a text-replacement shortcut.
Recycle Symbol on Android
Use the Copy button to copy ♻, then paste it into the target app. Keyboard symbol menus vary by device and app.
Recycle Symbol on Chromebook
Use the Copy button to copy ♻, then press Ctrl+V. You can also use a supported character picker in the current app.
Recycle Symbol on Microsoft Word
In Microsoft Word, type 267B and press Alt+X to convert the code to ♻, or choose Insert > Symbol.
Recycle Symbol on Google Docs
Paste ♻ into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search for black universal recycling symbol.
Recycle Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the recycle symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+267B
BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL
♻
♻
267B
How to Use and Format the Recycle Symbol
Use ♻ as the exact Unicode character U+267B (BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL) when the document needs a copyable, searchable text symbol. Unicode names ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. It is a text character used for recycling-related labels and references. The character should remain text rather than being redrawn with several characters or replaced by an image when exact encoding matters. Its visual form can change with the font, operating system, and text-versus-emoji presentation supported by the destination application.
Place the recycling symbol in a sentence, equation, label, or reference that makes its role clear. For web content, use the literal UTF-8 character or a valid numeric or named character reference, and provide visible text or an accessible name when the symbol is used in a control. Before publishing, verify the code point, spacing, capitalization, and nearby units or labels against the relevant technical or editorial standard.
Pair the symbol with a clear visible label when it conveys an instruction, hazard, or claim.
Use the required regulated sign or label where laws or standards prescribe more than a Unicode character.
Use the exact Unicode character ♻ (U+267B) rather than a visually similar substitute.
Use the literal UTF-8 character or a complete HTML character reference when publishing on the web.
Provide a visible label or accessible name when the symbol is used as an icon or control.
Test the character in the target font and application before publishing.
Recycle Symbol Examples
Recycling ♻Recycling information ♻Waste sorting ♻Recycling directory ♻Unicode: U+267B ♻Unicode: U+267B (BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL)HTML decimal: ♻HTML hexadecimal: ♻CSS content: "\267B"Accessible label: ♻
Common Recycle Symbol Mistakes
- Do not assume ♻ alone proves that an item is recyclable in every local program.
- Do not use the symbol to make an unqualified environmental claim that the product cannot support.
- Add explanatory text when the symbol refers to recycled content rather than recyclability.
- Do not replace ♻ (U+267B) with a lookalike character without checking its Unicode code point.
- Do not assume the glyph will have exactly the same shape in every font or operating system.
- Do not convert the character to an image when selectable and searchable Unicode text is required.
- Do not use the symbol as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
- In HTML, do not omit the semicolon from a numeric character reference.
More About the Recycle Symbol
The recycling symbol ♻ is a Unicode text character rather than an image. Its code point is U+267B, and Unicode identifies it as BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. Unicode names ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. It is a text character used for recycling-related labels and references. Because it remains encoded text, it can be selected, copied, searched, indexed, and pasted into apps that support the character. The exact glyph can vary with the active font and platform, so the Unicode value is the reliable way to verify that the intended character was used.
Supporting searches such as “recycle symbol 5”, “recycle symbols”, “recycling symbols 1-7”, “recycling symbols 1 7”, “recycling symbol” generally describe related tasks: identifying the character, copying it, entering it on a keyboard, or understanding its documented use. This page keeps those small wording variations together instead of creating separate pages for the same symbol intent. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then consult the platform instructions for Word, Google Docs, Windows, macOS, iPhone, Android, and Chromebook.
The character-code section provides the Unicode value, HTML decimal and hexadecimal references, and a CSS escape. When the symbol conveys an action, category, hazard, legal status, or other important meaning, pair it with readable text rather than relying on the glyph alone. The formatting rules, examples, and common-mistake list below are based on the cited official references and are intended to help preserve the correct character across documents and websites.
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Recycle Symbol FAQ
What is the recycling symbol?
The recycling symbol is ♻. Unicode names ♻ BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL. It is a text character used for recycling-related labels and references.
How do I copy and paste ♻?
Use the Copy button next to ♻, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ♻?
The Unicode code point is U+267B, and the Unicode name is BLACK UNIVERSAL RECYCLING SYMBOL.
How do I type ♻?
Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 267B and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy the character from this page. Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “black universal recycling symbol.” Keyboard layouts and app support vary.