Recyclekaro expands recycling capacity

Recyclekaro, an e-scrap management and lithium-ion battery recycling company based in Mumbai, India, has increased its total recycling capacity to 24,000 metric tons annually at its facility in Palghar, near Mumbai. The expansion boosts Recyclekaro’s electronics recycling capacity from 7,500 metric tons to 24,000 metric ton per year and battery recycling capacity from 4,200 metric tons to 10,000 metric tons per year.

The company says India generates more than 3.2 million metric tons of end-of-life electronics annually, with lithium-ion battery waste growing at a 30 percent compound annual growth rate. Recyclekaro says its expanded capacity addresses these challenges. The company says it is committed to a zero-disposal approach, ensuring that all material is recycled or repurposed.

"As we expand, we remain focused on pioneering innovative recycling solutions that will redefine the industry,” says Rajesh Gupta, founder and director, Recyclekaro. “By leveraging advanced technology and sustainable practices, Recyclekaro is driving India’s shift towards a circular economy. Our vision is to create a future where resources are infinitely reusable, contributing to a cleaner, greener planet.”

Recyclekaro’s Palghar facility recovers critical metals, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese, with more than 95 percent efficiency and 99.5 percent purity, according to the company. These metals are crucial for the production of sustainable energy storage solutions. To date, the company says it has recycled 26,632 metric tons of electronics and 8,432 metric tons of lithium-ion batteries.

Recyclekaro partners with leading battery manufacturers, automakers and renewable energy companies, with a client roster that includes Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors and many others. The company says it has completed more than 1,350 projects and has 1,200-plus collection touchpoints.