Abstract: A refuse collection and recycling apparatus for primary household use for the purpose of collecting, separating and recycling refuse such as paper, plastics, cans, bottles and food, generated in the home, stores, and offices by means of a sample operation using a device of simple construction. The refuse collection and recycling apparatus will generally comprise a chute for discarding refuse. The front end and bottom end of the chute has an opening and inner and outer surfaces. The apparatus also contains a hollow housing having an opening in its top end and a back door. The hollow housing is attached to the bottom end of the chute in such a way that the openings in the bottom end of the chute and top end of the hollow housing are aligned directly over one another. The apparatus further contains a removable hollow caddy which is positioned inside the hollow area of the housing when the back door is open.