Earn While You Recycle: 10 Indian Companies That Pay You for Your E-Waste
India produces over 2 million metric tonnes of e-waste annually — the third highest in the world — yet the vast majority ends up in the informal sector, where unprotected workers extract metals using acid baths and open burning, releasing toxic substances into communities and ecosystems. The good news: there is a growing network of organised, certified companies across India that not only handle your e-waste responsibly, but will also pay you for it.
Turning your old electronics into cash while helping the environment is called the circular economy in practice. Here are 10 Indian companies — ranging from certified industrial recyclers to consumer-facing buyback platforms — where you can sell or responsibly give away your old devices.
1. Attero Recycling
Where: Noida (HQ), pan-India operations
What they accept: Phones, laptops, tablets, batteries, IT equipment, home appliances
Attero is one of India’s largest authorised e-waste recyclers, processing everything from consumer electronics to lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2008, they are CPCB-certified and operate sophisticated metal-recovery facilities that extract gold, silver, copper, and palladium from discarded devices. Consumers can submit items through their website for pickup or drop-off, and payment is offered based on material value. Attero also runs B2B programmes for corporate bulk disposal.
2. E-Parisaraa Pvt. Ltd.
Where: Bangalore (HQ)
What they accept: Computers, telecom equipment, consumer electronics, industrial e-waste
E-Parisaraa is one of India’s pioneering authorised e-waste recyclers, established in Bangalore in 2005. They are registered with the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board and process e-waste through environmentally sound dismantling and material recovery. They work with both institutional clients and individual consumers, and offer fair pricing for scrap electronic material. Their focus on worker safety and environmental compliance makes them a benchmark in responsible recycling.
3. Cashify
Where: Operates across 50+ cities in India
What they accept: Smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, gaming consoles, cameras
Cashify is India’s most consumer-friendly buyback platform. Enter your device model and condition on the app or website, get an instant price quote, and schedule a free doorstep pickup — payment is made on the spot. Cashify refurbishes functional devices for resale and responsibly recycles those that cannot be repaired. It is the easiest option for individual consumers looking to sell old phones and laptops quickly and conveniently.
4. Karo Sambhav
Where: Collection points across India
What they accept: All categories of e-waste including large appliances
Karo Sambhav is a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that helps electronics brands meet their EPR obligations under India’s E-Waste Management Rules. They run consumer-facing collection drives, maintain drop-off points at retail stores, and coordinate responsible recycling with certified partners. Their “reverse logistics” model means they often organise free pickup camps in residential societies, offices, and schools — making them a go-to for community-level e-waste collection events.
5. Hulladek Recycling Pvt. Ltd.
Where: Kolkata, expanding pan-India
What they accept: IT equipment, mobile phones, consumer electronics, batteries
Hulladek is an authorised e-waste recycler based in Kolkata, operating CPCB-certified facilities. They provide doorstep pickup services for both individual consumers and bulk institutional clients, and pay competitive rates based on material type and weight. Hulladek is particularly active in partnership with municipal corporations across eastern India, making them the most accessible option for consumers in West Bengal, Bihar, and the northeastern states.
6. Cerebra Integrated Technologies
Where: Hyderabad (HQ), with operations across South India
What they accept: IT assets, servers, networking equipment, consumer electronics
Cerebra is one of India’s largest IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste management companies, operating state-of-the-art processing facilities. They specialise in bulk collection from corporates, data centres, and government institutions, but also accept consumer e-waste. Their facilities are certified under multiple international standards, including ISO 14001. For consumers with large quantities of devices or IT equipment, Cerebra offers the most systematic and compliant disposal service in South India.
7. CERO (Responsible Recycling)
Where: Delhi NCR and expanding
What they accept: All categories of e-waste, batteries, appliances
CERO is the Hero Group’s e-waste recycling initiative, bringing the trust of a well-known Indian conglomerate to responsible recycling. They operate an online booking system for doorstep e-waste pickup, accepting everything from small electronics to large appliances. CERO’s processes are certified and they issue digital certificates of responsible disposal — valuable for individuals and organisations that want documented proof of compliant e-waste management.
8. Saahas Zero Waste
Where: Bangalore (HQ), operations across India
What they accept: E-waste as part of broader dry waste streams, mixed with plastic and other recyclables
Saahas Zero Waste is one of India’s most respected waste management organisations, known for its community-driven approach and commitment to the zero-waste circular economy. They run e-waste collection drives for residential communities, corporate campuses, and educational institutions. Their platform allows communities to schedule collection events and receive certificates of responsible disposal. Saahas is particularly strong in Bangalore and has expanded to several other metro cities.
9. Manufacturer Take-Back Programmes
Under India’s EPR regulations, major electronics manufacturers — Apple, Samsung, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and LG among others — are legally required to provide collection infrastructure for their products. Apple India offers in-store trade-in programmes; Dell has dedicated recycling portals; Samsung operates collection points at authorised service centres. While these programmes may not always offer the highest cash value, they ensure your device goes back to the manufacturer’s certified recycler — the most traceable disposal chain available.
10. Mission E-Waste
Where: Telangana (launched), expanding to other states
What they accept: Consumer electronics deposited at retail collection points
Mission E-Waste is a government-backed initiative that places dedicated e-waste collection bins in retail locations across Telangana. Consumers who deposit e-waste at these bins receive discount coupons worth ₹1,000–10,000, redeemable on new electronics purchases at partner stores. The scheme incentivises responsible disposal through direct consumer reward, making it one of the most innovative public-private models for e-waste collection in India. Similar models are expected to expand to other states.
Tips Before You Hand Over Your Device
- Back up your data before wiping the device
- Perform a factory reset and verify all personal accounts are signed out
- Remove SIM cards and memory cards
- Remove batteries if they are user-removable, as they may go to a different recycler
- Request a disposal certificate from certified recyclers — useful for tax records and personal documentation
Every Device Counts
India’s e-waste problem is enormous — but so is its opportunity. The metals in discarded electronics are genuinely valuable; the jobs in certified recycling are skilled and safe; and the reduction in toxic pollution is measurable. By choosing one of these companies over dumping or informal disposal, you are directly participating in a cleaner, more circular economy.
Explore more on how sustainable living extends to the products we buy, use, and discard. And if you are looking for eco-friendly product alternatives that generate less waste to begin with, that is always the most powerful first step.
