The ribosome recycling factor (RRF / ribosome release factor) dissociates the ribosome from the mRNA after termination of translation, and is essential bacterial growth [1]. Thus ribosomes are "recycled" and ready for another round of protein synthesis.

1: Ribosome recycling factor (ribosome releasing factor) is essential for bacterial growth. Janosi L, Shimizu I, Kaji A; Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1994;91:4249-4253. PMID:8183897