diff --git a/__DEFINES/setup.dm b/__DEFINES/setup.dm
index cc32e3ae5fb..2830a2c1f19 100644
--- a/__DEFINES/setup.dm
+++ b/__DEFINES/setup.dm
@@ -1095,7 +1095,8 @@ var/default_colour_matrix = list(1,0,0,0,\
 #define RECYK_BIOLOGICAL 3
 #define RECYK_METAL      4
 #define RECYK_ELECTRONIC 5
-#define RECYK_WOOD		 6
+#define RECYK_WOOD       6
+#define RECYK_PLASTIC    7
 
 ////////////////
 // job.info_flags
diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index de8d591588f..fbbbdb9d009 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -851,11 +851,13 @@
 	body_parts_covered = HEAD
 	w_class = W_CLASS_LARGE
 	slot_flags = SLOT_HEAD
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 2 sheets
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/caution/attackby(obj/item/I as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(I.is_wirecutter(user))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='info'>You cut apart the cone into plastic.</span>")
-		drop_stack(/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plastic, user.loc, 2, user)
+		drop_stack(/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plastic, user.loc, starting_materials[MAT_PLASTIC]/CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC, user)
 		qdel(src)
 		return
 	return ..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/ashtray.dm b/code/game/objects/items/ashtray.dm
index 59e43189e0b..78d111ae578 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/ashtray.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/ashtray.dm
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@
 	max_butts = 14
 	health = 24
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 50)
-	w_type = RECYK_MISC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	empty_desc = "Cheap plastic ashtray."
 	throwforce = 3
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/misc_items.dm b/code/game/objects/items/misc_items.dm
index c392c8fdd38..50565f02a68 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/misc_items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/misc_items.dm
@@ -64,6 +64,8 @@
 	desc = "A neatly folded-up plastic bag, making it easier to store."
 	icon_state = "folded_bag"
 	w_class = W_CLASS_TINY
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 3*CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC)//Same as plastic bag
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/folded_bag/attack_self(mob/user)
 	to_chat(user, "<span class = 'notice'>You unfold \the [src].</span>")
@@ -106,3 +108,5 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/weaponsmithing.dmi'
 	icon_state = "spring"
 	desc = "A piece of woven metal capable of high elasticity."
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_IRON = 1 * CC_PER_SHEET_METAL)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/misc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/misc.dm
index 0a1a670d63c..6677f71f438 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/misc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/misc.dm
@@ -152,6 +152,7 @@
 	singular_name = "chain"
 	irregular_plural = "chains"
 	max_amount = 20
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/chains/can_stack_with(var/obj/item/other_stack)
 	if(!ispath(other_stack) && istype(other_stack) && other_stack.material_type == material_type)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/mineral.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/mineral.dm
index e823cd8ddf5..3dc96506f92 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/mineral.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/mineral.dm
@@ -18,14 +18,6 @@ Mineral Sheets
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral
 	w_type = RECYK_METAL
-	var/recyck_mat
-
-/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/recycle(var/datum/materials/rec)
-	if(!recyck_mat)
-		return 0
-
-	rec.addAmount(recyck_mat, amount * get_material_cc_per_sheet(recyck_mat))
-	. = 1
 
 /*
  * Sandstone
@@ -40,7 +32,9 @@ Mineral Sheets
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=1"
 	sheettype = "sandstone"
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_GLASS
-	recyck_mat = MAT_GLASS
+	mat_type = MAT_GLASS
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_GLASS
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GLASS = CC_PER_SHEET_GLASS)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/sandstone_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("pile of dirt", /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics/soil, 3, time = 10, one_per_turf = 1, on_floor = 1), \
@@ -68,6 +62,7 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/sandstone_recipes = list ( \
 	w_class = W_CLASS_MEDIUM
 	melt_temperature = 2473.15
 	sheettype = "brick"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_IRON = CC_PER_SHEET_METAL, MAT_GLASS = CC_PER_SHEET_GLASS)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/brick_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("fireplace", /obj/machinery/space_heater/campfire/stove/fireplace, 15, time = 10 SECONDS, one_per_turf = 1, on_floor = 1)
@@ -89,11 +84,11 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/brick_recipes = list ( \
 	w_class = W_CLASS_MEDIUM
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=6"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_DIAMOND
 	sheettype = "diamond"
 	melt_temperature = 3820 // In a vacuum, but fuck dat
-	recyck_mat = MAT_DIAMOND
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_DIAMOND
 	mat_type = MAT_DIAMOND
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_DIAMOND = CC_PER_SHEET_DIAMOND)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/diamond_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("diamond floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/diamond, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -119,11 +114,11 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/diamond_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_URANIUM
 	sheettype = "uranium"
 	melt_temperature = 1132+T0C
-	recyck_mat = MAT_URANIUM
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_URANIUM
 	mat_type = MAT_URANIUM
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_URANIUM = CC_PER_SHEET_URANIUM)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/uranium_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("uranium floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/uranium, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -151,11 +146,11 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/uranium_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_PLASMATECH + "=2;" + Tc_MATERIALS + "=2"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASMA
 	sheettype = "plasma"
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_STEEL + 500
-	recyck_mat = MAT_PLASMA
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASMA
 	mat_type = MAT_PLASMA
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASMA = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASMA)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/plasma_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("plasma floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/plasma, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -181,11 +176,12 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/plasma_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=3"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	sheettype = "plastic"
-	recyck_mat = MAT_PLASTIC
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC
 	mat_type = MAT_PLASTIC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/plastic_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("plastic floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/plastic, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -232,11 +228,11 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/plastic_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=4"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD
 	melt_temperature = 1064+T0C
 	sheettype = "gold"
-	recyck_mat = MAT_GOLD
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD
 	mat_type = MAT_GOLD
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GOLD = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/gold_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("golden floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/gold, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -272,14 +268,14 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/phazon_recipes = list( \
 	icon_state = "sheet-phazon"
 	item_state = "sheet-phazon"
 	sheettype = "phazon"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAZON
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	throwforce = 15.0
 	flags = FPRINT
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=9"
-	recyck_mat = MAT_PHAZON
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAZON
 	mat_type = MAT_PHAZON
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PHAZON = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAZON)
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/phazon/New(var/loc, var/amount=null)
 		recipes = phazon_recipes
@@ -298,10 +294,10 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/phazon_recipes = list( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=3"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_SILVER
 	sheettype = "silver"
-	recyck_mat = MAT_SILVER
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_SILVER
 	mat_type = MAT_SILVER
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_SILVER = CC_PER_SHEET_SILVER)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/silver_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("silver floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/silver, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -330,10 +326,10 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/silver_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=4"
-	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CLOWN
 	sheettype = "clown"
-	recyck_mat = MAT_CLOWN
+	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CLOWN
 	mat_type = MAT_CLOWN
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CLOWN = CC_PER_SHEET_CLOWN)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/clown_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("bananium floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/clown, 1, 40, 20), \
@@ -377,8 +373,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/clown_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=4"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_MYTHRIL
-	recyck_mat = MAT_MYTHRIL
 	mat_type = MAT_MYTHRIL
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_MYTHRIL = CC_PER_SHEET_MYTHRIL)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	blacksmithing_recipes,
@@ -399,6 +395,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAROSIUM
+	mat_type = MAT_PHAROSIUM
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PHAROSIUM = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAROSIUM)
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/char
 	name = "char"
@@ -410,6 +408,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CHAR
+	mat_type = MAT_CHAR
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CHAR = CC_PER_SHEET_CHAR)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/claretine
@@ -422,6 +422,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CLARETINE
+	mat_type = MAT_CLARETINE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CLARETINE = CC_PER_SHEET_CLARETINE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/cobryl
@@ -434,6 +436,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_COBRYL
+	mat_type = MAT_COBRYL
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_COBRYL = CC_PER_SHEET_COBRYL)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/bohrum
@@ -446,6 +450,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_BOHRUM
+	mat_type = MAT_BOHRUM
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_BOHRUM = CC_PER_SHEET_BOHRUM)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/syreline
@@ -458,6 +464,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_SYRELINE
+	mat_type = MAT_SYRELINE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_SYRELINE = CC_PER_SHEET_SYRELINE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/erebite
@@ -470,6 +478,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_EREBITE
+	mat_type = MAT_EREBITE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_EREBITE = CC_PER_SHEET_EREBITE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/cerenkite
@@ -482,6 +492,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CERENKITE
+	mat_type = MAT_CERENKITE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CERENKITE = CC_PER_SHEET_CERENKITE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/cytine
@@ -494,6 +506,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_CYTINE
+	mat_type = MAT_CYTINE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CYTINE = CC_PER_SHEET_CYTINE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/uqill
@@ -506,6 +520,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_UQILL
+	mat_type = MAT_UQILL
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_UQILL = CC_PER_SHEET_UQILL)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/telecrystal
@@ -518,6 +534,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_TELECRYSTAL
+	mat_type = MAT_TELECRYSTAL
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_TELECRYSTAL = CC_PER_SHEET_TELECRYSTAL)
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/mauxite
 	name = "mauxite"
@@ -529,6 +547,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_MAUXITE
+	mat_type = MAT_MAUXITE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_MAUXITE = CC_PER_SHEET_MAUXITE)
 
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/molitz
@@ -541,6 +561,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_MOLITZ
+	mat_type = MAT_MOLITZ
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_MOLITZ = CC_PER_SHEET_MOLITZ)
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/gingerbread
 	name = "gingerbread"
@@ -552,6 +574,8 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/mythril_recipes = list ( \
 	throw_range = 3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=5"
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_GINGERBREAD
+	mat_type = MAT_GINGERBREAD
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GINGERBREAD = CC_PER_SHEET_GINGERBREAD)
 
 var/list/datum/stack_recipe/gingerbread_recipes = list ( \
 	new/datum/stack_recipe("gingerbread floor tile", /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/gingerbread, 1, 4, 20), \
@@ -564,5 +588,4 @@ var/list/datum/stack_recipe/gingerbread_recipes = list ( \
 
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/gingerbread/New(var/loc, var/amount=null)
 	recipes = gingerbread_recipes
-
 	..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
index df8491ce88a..98ca1a7355d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/sheets/sheet_types.dm
@@ -94,8 +94,9 @@
 	autoignition_temperature = AUTOIGNITION_WOOD
 	fire_fuel = 1 //Not used here the same way as elsewhere; see burnFireFuel() below.
 	sheettype = "wood"
-	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
 	siemens_coefficient = 0 //no conduct
+	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD)
 	mat_type = MAT_WOOD
 	perunit = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack_recipes.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack_recipes.dm
index cbced587cee..cb5c770f7be 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack_recipes.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/stack_recipes.dm
@@ -172,11 +172,30 @@
 	if(inherit_material)
 		var/datum/material/mat
 		var/datum/materials/materials_list = new
+
+		//Figure out the material
 		if(istype(S, /obj/item/stack/sheet/))
 			var/obj/item/stack/sheet/SS = S
 			mat = materials_list.getMaterial(SS.mat_type)
 		else if(S.material_type)
 			mat = S.material_type
+
+		// Make it recyclable back into the materials it's made out of
+		// Initialize materials list if doesn't exist already
+		if (R.materials == null)
+			R.materials = new /datum/materials(src)
+
+		// Add main materials off the stack
+		R.materials.addRatioFrom(S.materials, req_amount/(S.amount * res_amount))
+
+		// Add extra materials off additional recipe requisites
+		for (var/req in other_reqs)
+			// other_reqs contains typepaths, so create an instance and use it's materials as base
+			// TODO: pull the materials from the actual object that was used to fulfill the other_req
+			var/atom/movable/A = new req
+			if (A.materials)
+				R.materials.addRatioFrom(A.materials, other_reqs[req]/res_amount)
+
 		R.dorfify(mat)
 	return 1
 
@@ -189,8 +208,33 @@
 	src.req_strikes = required_strikes
 
 /datum/stack_recipe/blacksmithing/finish_building(mob/usr, var/obj/item/stack/S, var/obj/R)
+	// Figure out main material from stack
+	if(istype(S, /obj/item/stack/sheet/))
+		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/SS = S
+		var/datum/materials/materials_list = new
+		R.material_type = materials_list.getMaterial(SS.mat_type)
+		qdel(materials_list)
+	else if(S.material_type)
+		R.material_type = S.material_type
+
+	// Apply material info to end product for recycling
+	// Initialize materials list if doesn't exist already
+	if (R.materials == null)
+		R.materials = new /datum/materials(src)
+
+	// Add main materials off the stack
+	R.materials.addRatioFrom(S.materials, req_amount/(S.amount * res_amount))
+
+	// Add extra materials off additional recipe requisites
+	for (var/req in other_reqs)
+		// other_reqs contains typepaths, so create an instance and use it's materials as base
+		// TODO: pull the materials from the actual object that was used to fulfill the other_req
+		var/atom/movable/A = new req
+		if (A.materials)
+			R.materials.addRatioFrom(A.materials, other_reqs[req]/res_amount)
+
 	//Yeah nah let's put you in a blacksmith_placeholder
-	var/obj/item/I = new /obj/item/smithing_placeholder(usr.loc,S, R, req_strikes)
+	var/obj/item/I = new /obj/item/smithing_placeholder(usr.loc, S, R, req_strikes)
 	I.name = "unforged [R.name]"
 	return 0
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/teeth.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/teeth.dm
index 565401a808f..76f4997bfbf 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/teeth.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/teeth.dm
@@ -90,4 +90,6 @@
 	max_amount = 50
 	w_class = W_CLASS_TINY
 	throw_speed = 4
-	throw_range = 10
\ No newline at end of file
+	throw_range = 10
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GOLD = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD) // Recipe requires 1 sheet. Could probably stand to be less though
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tiles/mineral.dm b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tiles/mineral.dm
index 3a294a009e7..bf1eee4b91b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tiles/mineral.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/stacks/tiles/mineral.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "plasma"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASMA = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASMA / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/uranium
 	name = "uranium tile"
@@ -27,6 +29,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "uranium"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_URANIUM = CC_PER_SHEET_URANIUM / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/uranium/safe
 	name = "isolated uranium tile"
@@ -35,6 +39,11 @@
 	icon_state = "tile_uraniumsafe"
 
 	material = "uranium_safe"
+	starting_materials = list(// Recipe requires 1 uranium sheet per 4 tiles, and 1 reinforced glass sheet per tile
+		MAT_URANIUM = CC_PER_SHEET_URANIUM / 4,
+		MAT_GLASS = CC_PER_SHEET_GLASS,
+		MAT_METAL = CC_PER_SHEET_METAL / 2)
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/uranium/safe/attackby(obj/item/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
 	if(iscrowbar(W))
@@ -67,6 +76,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "gold"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GOLD = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/silver
 	name = "silver tile"
@@ -81,6 +92,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "silver"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_SILVER = CC_PER_SHEET_SILVER / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/diamond
 	name = "diamond tile"
@@ -95,6 +108,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "diamond"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_DIAMOND = CC_PER_SHEET_DIAMOND / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/clown
 	name = "bananium tile"
@@ -109,6 +124,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "bananium"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_CLOWN = CC_PER_SHEET_CLOWN / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 	var/spam_flag = 0
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/plastic
@@ -122,6 +139,8 @@
 	throw_speed = 3
 	throw_range = 7
 	max_amount = 60
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = CC_PER_SHEET_PLASTIC / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 	material = "plastic"
 
@@ -138,6 +157,8 @@
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=9"
 
 	material = "phazon"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PHAZON = CC_PER_SHEET_PHAZON / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/phazon/adjust_slowdown(mob/living/L, current_slowdown)
 	current_slowdown *= 0.75
@@ -156,6 +177,8 @@
 	max_amount = 60
 
 	material = "brass"
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_BRASS = CC_PER_SHEET_BRASS / 4) // Recipe requires 1 sheet for 4 tiles
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/stack/tile/mineral/gingerbread
 	name = "gingerbread tile"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/boomerang.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/boomerang.dm
index 8ddc855dee8..235209a08af 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/boomerang.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/boomerang.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@
 
 	autoignition_temperature = AUTOIGNITION_WOOD
 	fire_fuel = 3
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD * 6)
+	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
 
 /obj/item/weapon/boomerang/Destroy()
 	..()
@@ -32,6 +34,7 @@
 
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1200)
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/boomerang/throw_at(atom/target, range, speed, override = 1)
 	if(!usr)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
index 6482058d780..334d1d1b64f 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
@@ -176,6 +176,8 @@
 	icon_state = "pspoon"
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	bendable = FALSE
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 1 sheet
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /*
  * Forks
@@ -254,6 +256,8 @@
 	desc = "Yay, no washing up to do."
 	icon_state = "pfork"
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 1 sheet
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/kitchen/utensil/fork/teflon
 	name = "teflon fork"
@@ -295,6 +299,8 @@
 	throwforce = 1
 	sharpness = 0.8
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 1 sheet
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/kitchen/utensil/knife/nazi
 	name = "nazi knife"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
index ad47e1de81a..67015554470 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields.dm
@@ -257,6 +257,7 @@
 	inhand_states = list("left_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/left/shields.dmi', "right_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/right/shields.dmi')
 	flags = FPRINT | SLOWDOWN_WHEN_CARRIED
 	slowdown = 4
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/rune
 	name = "rune kiteshield"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
index 7a96d84cee6..a8b18844a6e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/bags.dm
@@ -107,6 +107,8 @@
 	clothing_flags = BLOCK_BREATHING | BLOCK_GAS_SMOKE_EFFECT
 	no_storage_slot = list(slot_head)
 	foldable = /obj/item/folded_bag
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 3*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 3 sheets
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/bag/plasticbag/can_quick_store(var/obj/item/I)
 	return can_be_inserted(I,1)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
index b4b880a956c..2d7a8c35b7e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/fancy.dm
@@ -773,6 +773,9 @@
 	storage_slots = 10
 	can_only_hold = list("/obj/item/weapon/spacecash", "/obj/item/weapon/coin")
 
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GOLD = 2*CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD) // Recipe requires 2 sheets
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
+
 /*
  * Beer Box
  */
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
index 1fae619cf04..dc649683bb4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/swords_axes_etc.dm
@@ -292,6 +292,7 @@
 	inhand_states = list("left_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/left/swords_axes.dmi', "right_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/right/swords_axes.dmi')
 	item_state = "grey_sword"
 	force = 4
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/weapon/rsscimmy
 	name = "rune scimitar"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/table_rack_parts.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/table_rack_parts.dm
index 79e33a1f7e8..873222a59f1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/table_rack_parts.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/table_rack_parts.dm
@@ -194,6 +194,7 @@
 	desc = "Parts for a plastic table for your space patio."
 	icon_state = "plastic_tableparts"
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 3750)
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	table_type = /obj/structure/table/plastic
 	sheet_type = /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plastic
 	sheet_amount = 5
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
index 54c8bb19a87..3fce2bfa0ec 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/weaponry.dm
@@ -456,6 +456,7 @@
 	inhand_states = list("left_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/left/hammer_left.dmi', "right_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/right/hammer_right.dmi')
 	force = 8
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/toolbox.ogg'
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pitchfork
 	name = "pitchfork"
@@ -467,6 +468,7 @@
 	sharpness = 2
 	sharpness = SHARP_TIP
 	hitsound = 'sound/weapons/bladeslice.ogg'
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/weapon/baseball_bat
 	name = "baseball bat"
@@ -482,6 +484,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = W_CLASS_LARGE
+	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
 
 /obj/item/weapon/baseball_bat/update_wield(mob/user)
 	..()
@@ -552,6 +555,7 @@
 	throw_speed = 1
 	throw_range = 7
 	w_class = W_CLASS_LARGE
+	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
 
 /obj/item/weapon/spiked_bat/update_wield(mob/user)
 	..()
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
index c8c7c76b2b6..24c5b4f17cb 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/crates.dm
@@ -30,6 +30,8 @@
 	req_access = null
 	opened = 0
 	flags = FPRINT
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC //This one's plastic, not metal!
+
 //	mouse_drag_pointer = MOUSE_ACTIVE_POINTER	//???
 	var/rigged = 0
 	var/sound_effect_open = 'sound/machines/click.ogg'
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
index c57b1efe566..98b6891bfb1 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/inflatable.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 	name = "inflatable"
 	w_class = W_CLASS_MEDIUM
 	icon = 'icons/obj/inflatable.dmi'
-	w_type = RECYK_METAL
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1.5*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/Economy/debit_card.dm b/code/modules/Economy/debit_card.dm
index 7cb408dbf14..e0672f31e91 100644
--- a/code/modules/Economy/debit_card.dm
+++ b/code/modules/Economy/debit_card.dm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	w_class = W_CLASS_TINY
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 10)
-	w_type = RECYK_MISC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	var/to_cut = 0.8
 	var/authorized_name = "" // The name of the card. Edited at any ATM.
 
diff --git a/code/modules/blacksmithing/blacksmithing.dm b/code/modules/blacksmithing/blacksmithing.dm
index b041e352d11..05b51de5154 100644
--- a/code/modules/blacksmithing/blacksmithing.dm
+++ b/code/modules/blacksmithing/blacksmithing.dm
@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@
 /obj/item/smithing_placeholder
 	name = "placeholder"
 	desc = "An incomplete object, that requires forging and striking."
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
+	starting_materials = list()
 	var/obj/result
 	var/malleable = FALSE
 	var/strikes_required
@@ -16,19 +18,20 @@
 
 /obj/item/smithing_placeholder/Destroy()
 	result = null
+	materials = null
 	..()
 
 /obj/item/smithing_placeholder/New(loc, var/obj/item/stack/S, var/obj/R, var/required_strikes)
 	..()
-	if(istype(S, /obj/item/stack/sheet/))
-		var/obj/item/stack/sheet/SS = S
-		var/datum/materials/materials_list = new
-		material_type = materials_list.getMaterial(SS.mat_type)
-		qdel(materials_list)
-	else if(S.material_type)
-		material_type = S.material_type
+	// Copy materials from result
+	material_type = R.material_type
+	materials.addFrom(R.materials)
+
+	//Stores recipe result in...
 	result = R
-	R.forceMove(null)
+	R.forceMove(null) //...nullspace?
+
+	// Makes it look like a metal sheet
 	var/obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/M = material_type.sheettype
 	appearance = initial(M.appearance)
 	desc = initial(desc)
diff --git a/code/modules/blacksmithing/misc_components.dm b/code/modules/blacksmithing/misc_components.dm
index 85b7ff0cf82..c0a256f615b 100644
--- a/code/modules/blacksmithing/misc_components.dm
+++ b/code/modules/blacksmithing/misc_components.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 /obj/item/item_head
 	icon = 'icons/obj/misc_components.dmi'
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 	var/obj/item/result
 	var/list/finishing_requirements = list(/obj/item/item_handle) //Things required to finish this object.
 
@@ -17,11 +18,18 @@
 		if(do_after(user, src, 4 SECONDS))
 			if(istype(I, /obj/item/stack))
 				var/obj/item/stack/S = I
+				var/datum/material/stack_material = S.materials
 				if(!S.use(1))
 					return
+				else
+					if (stack_material) // Not all sheets have a material type
+						materials.addAmount(stack_material.id, S.perunit)
 			else
 				if(!user.drop_item(I))
 					return
+				else
+					materials.addFrom(I.materials)
+
 			finishing_requirements.Remove(I.type)
 			gen_quality(quality-I.quality, quality, I.material_type)
 			if(!istype(I, /obj/item/stack))
@@ -30,6 +38,8 @@
 			if(!finishing_requirements.len) //We're done
 				user.drop_item(src)
 				result = new result
+				result.materials = new /datum/materials(result)
+				result.materials.addFrom(materials)
 				var/datum/material/mat = material_type
 				if(mat)
 					result.dorfify(mat, 0, quality)
@@ -61,18 +71,23 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/misc_components.dmi'
 	icon_state = "item_handle"
 	desc = "a generic handle, with no purpose."
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_WOOD = 0.5 * CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD)
+	w_type = RECYK_WOOD
 
 /obj/item/sword_handle
 	name = "sword handle"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/misc_components.dmi'
 	icon_state = "sword_handle"
 	desc = "A generic sword handle."
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_WOOD = 0.5 * CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD, MAT_IRON = 0.5 * CC_PER_SHEET_METAL)
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/cross_guard
 	name = "sword crossguard"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/misc_components.dmi'
 	icon_state = "crossguard"
 	desc = "Used to make sure what you're stabbing doesn't slide all the way to your hand, or your hand slide to the stabby bit."
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 
 /obj/item/item_head/sword
 	name = "sword blade"
@@ -106,3 +121,4 @@
 	icon_state = "large_plate"
 	finishing_requirements = list(/obj/item/stack/leather_strip)
 	result = /obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/tower
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
index aeff47d9474..4be8db05c0d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/accessories/accessory.dm
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_BELT
 	var/stored_name = null
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 50)
-	w_type = RECYK_MISC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/clothing/accessory/assistantcard/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	if(!stored_name)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
index ec4f22561b9..a536df6dfa4 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/suits/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -657,6 +657,8 @@ var/list/tag_suits_list = list()
 	body_parts_covered = ARMS|LEGS|FULL_TORSO|IGNORE_INV //transparent
 	allowed = list (/obj/item/weapon/fireaxe)
 	sterility = 100
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 5*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 5 sheets
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/kefkarobe
 	name = "Crazed Jester's Robe"
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/materials.dm b/code/modules/mining/materials.dm
index 19cd758ef61..fd89a1ad4b8 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/materials.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/materials.dm
@@ -88,6 +88,13 @@ var/global/list/initial_materials	//Stores all the matids = 0 in helping New
 			if(zero_after)
 				mats.storage[mat_id] = 0
 
+/datum/materials/proc/addRatioFrom(var/datum/materials/mats, var/ratio)
+	if(mats == null)
+		return
+	for(var/mat_id in storage)
+		if(mats.storage[mat_id]>0)
+			storage[mat_id] += mats.storage[mat_id] * abs(ratio)
+
 //Used to remove all materials from a given materials datum, and transfer it to ours
 /datum/materials/proc/removeFrom(var/datum/materials/mats)
 	src.addFrom(mats,zero_after=1)
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 4066166a543..138e0e4cf28 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ proc/move_mining_shuttle()
 	w_class = W_CLASS_LARGE
 	sharpness = 0.6
 	sharpness_flags = SHARP_TIP
-	starting_materials = list(MAT_IRON = 3750) //one sheet, but where can you make them?
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_IRON = CC_PER_SHEET_METAL * 4, MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD * 0.5) // Blacksmithing recipe
 	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 	toolspeed = 0.4 //moving the delay to an item var so R&D can make improved picks. --NEO
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=1;" + Tc_ENGINEERING + "=1"
@@ -226,6 +226,7 @@ proc/move_mining_shuttle()
 	toolspeed = 0.3
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=3"
 	desc = "This makes no metallurgic sense."
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_SILVER = CC_PER_SHEET_SILVER * 4, MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD * 0.5)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/jackhammer
 	name = "sonic jackhammer"
@@ -256,6 +257,7 @@ proc/move_mining_shuttle()
 	toolspeed = 0.2
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=4"
 	desc = "This makes no metallurgic sense."
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_GOLD = CC_PER_SHEET_GOLD * 4, MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD * 0.5)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/plasmacutter
 	name = "plasma torch"
@@ -344,7 +346,8 @@ proc/move_mining_shuttle()
 	toolspeed = 0.1
 	sharpness = 1.2
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=6;" + Tc_ENGINEERING + "=4"
-	desc = "A pickaxe with a diamond pick head, this is just like minecraft."
+	desc = "A pickaxe with a diamond coated pick head, this is just like minecraft."
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_IRON = CC_PER_SHEET_METAL * 3.9, MAT_DIAMOND = CC_PER_SHEET_DIAMOND * 0.1, MAT_WOOD = CC_PER_SHEET_WOOD * 0.5) // Letting miners recycle their diamond pickaxes into 4 diamond sheets would be a tad bit much, so let's make it mostly iron with diamond bits
 
 /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/drill
 	name = "mining drill" // Can dig sand as well!
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
index 92421a14bd9..d7abe4c6002 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/ores_coins.dm
@@ -388,6 +388,7 @@
 	force = 1
 	throwforce = 1
 	w_class = W_CLASS_TINY
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 	var/string_attached
 	var/material=MAT_IRON // Ore ID, used with coinbags.
 	var/credits = 0 // How many credits is this coin worth?
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/constructable/swords.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/constructable/swords.dm
index 7b08fc458af..56084e7cb24 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/constructable/swords.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/projectile/constructable/swords.dm
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 	inhand_states = list("left_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/left/swords_axes.dmi', "right_hand" = 'icons/mob/in-hand/right/swords_axes.dmi')
 	icon_state = "sword"
 	w_class = W_CLASS_MEDIUM
+	w_type = RECYK_METAL
 	hitsound = "sound/weapons/bloodyslice.ogg"
 	flags = FPRINT
 	siemens_coefficient = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/blood_pack.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/blood_pack.dm
index 789f67fe363..07337fe7ef1 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/blood_pack.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/blood_pack.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@
 	var/holes = 0
 	var/mode = BLOODPACK_NORMAL
 
+	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 3*CC_PER_SHEET_MISC) //Recipe calls for 3 sheets
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
+
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/blood/New()
 	..()
 	if(blood_type != null)
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
index cddc42fcde5..96596e24017 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/drinks.dm
@@ -1220,6 +1220,7 @@
 	origin_tech = Tc_MATERIALS + "=1"
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 500)
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	volume = 100
 	amount_per_transfer_from_this = 10
 
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
index cbbe3e0f48b..c0bc54c8ec3 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/food/snacks.dm
@@ -5230,7 +5230,7 @@
 	slot_flags = SLOT_MASK
 	throwforce = 1
 	autoignition_temperature = 0
-	w_type = RECYK_MISC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 100)
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/chococoin/wrapped
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass/bottle.dm b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass/bottle.dm
index d6aa0e9c16c..dccdc5da3ee 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass/bottle.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/reagent_containers/glass/bottle.dm
@@ -613,7 +613,7 @@ var/datum/disease2/disease/wizarditis = null
 	icon = 'icons/obj/chemical.dmi'
 	icon_state = "bleachbottle"
 	starting_materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 1000)
-	w_type = RECYK_MISC
+	w_type = RECYK_PLASTIC
 	melt_temperature = MELTPOINT_PLASTIC
 
 /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/bottle/bleach/update_icon()
diff --git a/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm b/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
index 1bad57600e5..bf91d7690a3 100755
--- a/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
+++ b/code/modules/recycling/sortingmachinery.dm
@@ -302,6 +302,9 @@
 	var/items_moved = 0
 
 	for(var/atom/movable/A in affecting)
+		if(items_moved >= max_items_moved)
+			break
+
 		if(A.anchored)
 			continue
 
@@ -311,8 +314,6 @@
 			A.forceMove(out_T)
 
 		items_moved++
-		if(items_moved >= max_items_moved)
-			break
 
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	interact(user)
@@ -375,7 +376,7 @@
 		return MT_UPDATE
 		//Honestly I didn't expect that to fit in, what, 10 lines of code?
 
-//Return 1 if the atom is to be filtered of the line.
+//Return 1 if the atom is to be filtered off the line.
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/proc/sort(var/atom/movable/A)
 	return prob(50) //Henk because the base sorting machine shouldn't ever exist anyways.
 
@@ -384,8 +385,8 @@
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling
 	name = "Recycling Sorting Machine"
 
-	var/list/selected_types = list("Glasses", "Metals/Minerals", "Electronics")
-	var/list/types[6]
+	var/list/selected_types = list("Glasses", "Metals/Minerals", "Electronics", "Plastic")
+	var/list/types[7]
 
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling/New()
 	. = ..()
@@ -405,8 +406,45 @@
 	types[RECYK_ELECTRONIC] = "Electronics"
 	types[RECYK_GLASS]      = "Glasses"
 	types[RECYK_METAL]      = "Metals/Minerals"
+	types[RECYK_PLASTIC]    = "Plastic"
 	types[RECYK_MISC]       = "Miscellaneous"
 
+/obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling/process()
+	//Before sorting, we'll try and open any box and crate we find
+	if(stat & (BROKEN | NOPOWER))
+		return
+
+	var/turf/in_T = get_step(src, input_dir)
+	var/items_moved = 0
+
+	//Open any closets/crates
+	for(var/obj/structure/closet/C in in_T.contents)
+		//Only open a limited number of closets
+		if(items_moved >= max_items_moved)
+			break
+
+		if(C.open())
+			C.dump_contents()
+			items_moved++
+
+	//Open any storage items (including those that were in closets/cages)
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/storage/S in in_T.contents)
+		//Only open a limited number of boxes
+		if(items_moved >= max_items_moved)
+			break
+
+		if(S.contents.len > 0)
+			var/S_old_contents = S.contents.len
+			S.mass_remove(in_T)
+
+			//If you just can't empty it out, treat it as normal rubbish
+			if(S.contents.len < S_old_contents)
+				items_moved++
+
+	//We can't start sorting items until we've made sure we've emptied every box and closet
+	if(items_moved == 0)
+		..()
+
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling/Topic(href, href_list)
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
@@ -426,6 +464,13 @@
 		return 1
 
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling/sort(atom/movable/A)
+	// A closet or crate that can't be opened can't be recycled, regardless of recycle type and selected types
+	if (istype(A, /obj/structure/closet))
+		var/obj/structure/closet/C = A
+		if (!C.can_open())
+			return FALSE
+
+	// Check atom recycle type is in selected types
 	return A.w_type && (types[A.w_type] in selected_types)
 
 /obj/machinery/sorting_machine/recycling/interact(mob/user)