In the mid-80s, Toro researched and engineered an advanced technology which reduced the size of cuttings and left behind a just bagged look without bagging. Called Recycler® cutting technology, this patented advancement features a newly designed deck, "kickers", and a special blade. These features substantially enhanced airflow to handle the increased volume of cuttings, as well as kept them aloft. The "kickers" and the blade work together to process the cuttings, reducing them into minute shavings, then injecting them back into the grass below the surface. The end result is dramatic time savings, and a reduced need to water and fertilise your garden. Today, the latest generation of Recycler® mowers is engineered to handle the tough grass conditions that overwork ordinary mulching mowers.