4 Startups Revolutionising E-Waste Recycling in India

India’s growing digital consumption has brought the challenge of electronic waste sharply into focus, pushing sustainability from a compliance requirement to a strategic priority. As discarded electronics pile up, a new generation of startups is stepping in to fundamentally reshape how e-waste is collected, processed, and reintroduced into the economy. These companies are moving beyond traditional recycling by building end-to-end, technology-led systems that treat waste as a valuable resource rather than a liability. From unified platforms that enable re-commerce, reuse, and responsible recycling, to advanced facilities capable of extracting critical materials with minimal environmental impact, the sector is witnessing a decisive shift toward circularity. Data-driven marketplaces are formalising informal waste channels, connecting producers, recyclers, and local bodies into transparent ecosystems, while high-efficiency recovery processes are helping reduce dependence on virgin raw materials. Collectively, these innovations are addressing long-standing gaps in traceability, scale, and efficiency that have historically plagued India’s waste management landscape. More importantly, they signal a future where circular economies act as mainstream supply chains—lowering carbon footprints, supporting regulatory goals, and creating measurable economic value. The following startups exemplify how innovation, infrastructure, and intent are converging to revolutionise e-waste recycling in India.

Elima

In a world with finite resources, Elima is dedicated to maximizing its potential. Through their unified re-commerce and recycling platform, they breathe new life into products and materials, reducing waste and reimagining value. Elima’s integrated suite of solutions serves businesses of all sizes, facilitating efficient product, resource, and waste management. They believe that circular economies will become primary supply chains for all businesses in the future; and the brand is on a mission to create infrastructure backed by innovative technologies to collect, segregate, reuse and recycle varied streams of products and materials collected.

EcoReco-

Eco Recycling Ltd (Ecoreco) proudly stands as India’s premier and trailblazing E-waste Management Company. We have consistently set industry standards through our innovative and environmentally responsible disposal practices.

Recyclekaro

Recyclekaro’s cutting-edge facility in Palghar plans to process 50,000 metric tonnes of batteries by 2025 with over 90% efficiency and zero waste discharge.

Setting us apart in India, Recyclekaro recovers over 90% of critical elements, contributing to a circular economy. We innovate by recycling 675 MWh and reusing 608 MWh of battery capacity annually, aiming to reduce 350 metric tons of GHG emissions by 2026.

Recykal

Recykal is a tech startup, headquartered in Hyderabad, formalizing the circular economy in India. They are the pioneer of the managed marketplace for the Circular Economy in India, enabling all stakeholders across waste management and recycling with a digitized waste management ecosystem. Recykal operates in these categories offering circularity & sustainability solutions: plastic, paper, metal, e-waste, tyre, and batteries.

Recykal is a first-of-its-kind technology-driven solution provider for the waste management ecosystem and forms a key link between producers, waste generators, facilitators, and the different stakeholders in the waste management industry in India.

Solving some of the biggest challenges faced by the industry, Recykal has successfully channelized 7,00,000 MT of waste and spread awareness on effective waste management. Today they have 400+ brands, 325+ recyclers and co-processors, 10,000+ businesses, 600+ urban local bodies, 3000+ service providers, and aggregators associated with them.