Item Recycling

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

Item Recycling adds 168 new smelter recipes, letting you melt virtually every metal item in Skyrim into ingots. Perfect for thieves and blacksmiths who want to turn worthless loot into useful materials. A classic crafting overhaul with strong community support.

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Syntax

Crafting

Example

Downloads: 143,287 | Endorsements: 7,409

💡 Notes

By Derangedhk417 robinsonadam83 on steam | v1.3 | 7,409 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Place the mod's files into your Skyrim Data folder or use a

Place the mod's files into your Skyrim Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mod Manager for easy installation.

Check your load order to ensure Item Recycling loads after a

Check your load order to ensure Item Recycling loads after any mods that alter smelter recipes.

Test the mod at a smelter early to confirm recipes appear; i

Test the mod at a smelter early to confirm recipes appear; if not, verify the mod is active.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 7,409 endorsements and 143k downloads.
Turns junk loot into useful ingots, making theft and looting more rewarding.
Simple concept that fits seamlessly into vanilla crafting.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2013, so may have compatibility issues with newer Skyrim versions or mods.
No detailed install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author.
Only covers metal items; non-metal loot still has no recycling option.

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