It also includes steps such as mowing your lawn with a mulching mower and leaving the clippings on the grass. Reuse means finding alternate uses for trash rather than disposal. Share unused portions with neighbors or charities. Donate books to the library, give old clothing to charity, etc. Recycle if you can't Reuse.
Recycling takes trash and processes it in some way to make a useful product.
Composting falls into this category. Glass, plastics, paper, steel, and cardboard are other materials that may be recycled. The added benefit of compost is that it can be done in your own backyard. Reduction is the most desirable option, reuse is the second choice, recycling is third, and sending something to the landfill should be a last resort. For a long time I felt more comfortable printing work to review it, rather than reviewing text online.