An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for condensing, separating
and storing recyclable materials. The apparatus, in one embodiment,
stores recyclable materials and melts the recyclable materials into a
condensed form. The apparatus may include an enclosure with one or more
openings to receive an item made from a recyclable material, a storage
compartment to enable removal of stored recyclable materials, at least
one heating module to melt the recyclable material into a condensed form,
and a receptacle configured to retain a melted form of the recyclable
material. Thus, the recyclable material may be easily and conveniently
stored for reprocessing. The apparatus may further separate the
recyclable material according to the type of recyclable material.