Abstract: The invention relates to a method for recovering secondary raw materials from garbage consisting of a nonuniform mixture of useful materials gone out of use. Said method comprises the following steps: crushing the solid components of said mixture; separating the obtained crushed mixture into fractions of the same species; and subjecting said fractions to a dehumidification process. Said dehumidification process extends continuously throughout all stages of the whole recovering process. The invention also relates to a plant for carrying through said method, said plant comprising means for crushing the solid components of said mixture; separating the obtained crushed mixture into fractions of the same species; subjecting said fractions to a dehumidification process; and transporting the material to be processed form one station to the next one.