Waste Ventures India

What Waste Ventures India does

Waste Ventures India (WVI), formally Waste Ventures India Pvt Ltd, is a private for-profit waste management social enterprise headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana, with additional branch offices in Delhi and Chennai. The company operates an integrated waste management platform covering dry waste collection, organic waste processing (both on-site and off-site composting), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and plastic offset services, waste audits and certification support (LEED, WELL, GRIHA, TRUE Zero Waste), zero-waste event consulting, CSR project design, and educational workshops and field trips. WVI is registered as a Producer Responsibility Organization with the Pollution Control Board, which authorizes it to deliver EPR compliance services to brands.

The company's operations are anchored by an inclusive sourcing model that partners with 6,000+ informal waste pickers across India, supported by a core team of approximately 11 full-time staff, a Bachupally warehouse facility, and a Zero Waste Centre in Khanapur. Service delivery is direct B2B, targeting corporates and tech parks, gated residential communities, educational institutions, hotels and other bulk waste generators, urban local bodies, and brands requiring plastic offset/EPR fulfillment. Marquee customers include Coca-Cola India for a plastic recycling initiative in Hyderabad; WVI has also been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of 100 corporate-ready social enterprises globally.

WVI makes money primarily through professional-services fees: recurring waste collection contracts with corporates and gated communities, composting setup and collection services for bulk generators, EPR compliance and plastic offset transactions with brands, and event/workshop/CSR fees. Pricing is custom and quote-based, with no public tariff. Technology is operational rather than algorithmic: physical collection infrastructure, on-site composting units, and customized reporting dashboards that help clients meet sustainability certifications. Founders Roshan Miranda (ex-BCG, PhD in Genetics) and Sahithi Snigdha (MS Green Tech, USC) lead the company alongside a small management team covering operations, marketing, composting, content, and business development.

Name

Waste Ventures India

Legal name

Waste Ventures India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://wasteventures.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Waste Ventures India is a Hyderabad-based waste management social enterprise that delivers dry waste collection, on-site and off-site composting, EPR and plastic offset services, and certification support to corporates, residential communities, educational institutions, and brands, leveraging a network of 6,000+ informal waste pickers across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Waste & Universal Waste Handling (Batteries, Lamps, Aerosols) (BPABALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Waste management services
• Organic waste processing
• Extended producer responsibility
• Waste auditing certification
• Plastic recycling collection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dry Waste Collection Services: Regular collection of dry waste from corporate/tech park premises followed by comprehensive reporting. Revenue generated through service fees for waste collection and responsible recycling.
2. Organic Waste Processing: On-site composting setup services and off-site composting where wet organic waste is collected daily for a fee. Also offers compost purchase/sale programs.
3. EPR and Plastic Offset Services: Extended Producer Responsibility fulfillment for brands including plastic collection, CPCB reporting, internal audits, and communication toolkit. Plastic offset services for global brands to offset plastic footprint.
4. CSR Project Partnerships: Partnering with corporations to design and implement waste management CSR projects ranging from art installations to zero waste centers.
5. Field Trips & Workshops: Awareness programs for employees, half-day workshops for students, field trips to zero waste center. Revenue from workshop and educational program fees.
6. Zero Waste Events Consulting: Consulting services for managing event waste including elimination of disposable cutlery, sustainable gifting, reusable decor, and food waste composting.
7. Waste Audits & Certification: Waste audit analysis and certification support services for LEED, WELL, GRIHA, TRUE Zero Waste certifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Waste Ventures India provides tech-enabled waste management and recycling services, including dry waste collection, on-site and off-site organic waste composting, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance and plastic offset programs for brands, waste audits, certification support (LEED, WELL, GRIHA, TRUE Zero Waste), CSR project design, zero-waste event consulting, and educational workshops. Services are sold B2B to corporates, tech parks, gated communities, hotels, educational institutions, and government municipal bodies across India.

Product overview

Waste Ventures India operates as a waste management social enterprise offering an integrated suite of services across the waste lifecycle. The core portfolio includes Dry Waste Collection for responsible recycling, Organic Waste Processing (both on-site and off-site composting), EPR and Plastic Offsets for producer compliance, Waste Audits & Certification (LEED, WELL, GRIHA, TRUE Zero Waste), CSR Project design, Zero Waste Events consulting, Field Trips & Workshops, and Consulting services. Services are delivered through dedicated operations teams, with a network of 6000 informal waste pickers, and include customized dashboards for reporting. The company operates facilities in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Delhi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Waste Collection Collection and responsible recycling of dry waste (plastics, papers, metals) for corporates, tech parks, residential communities, and educational institutions, including segregation training and reporting dashboards.
• Organic Waste Processing (Composting) On-site and off-site composting solutions for food and organic waste, turning organic waste into compost for residential communities, corporates, educational institutions, and hotels, with daily off-site collection for a fee and compost buyback programs.
• EPR and Plastic Offsets Extended Producer Responsibility compliance services and plastic offset programs for brands, including plastic collection, CPCB reporting, internal audits, and a communication toolkit. WVI is a registered PRO with the Pollution Control Board.
• Waste Audits & Certification Waste audit services analyzing waste types, quantities, segregation practices, and recycling rates, with certification assistance for LEED, WELL, GRIHA, TRUE Zero Waste and other sustainability accreditations, supported by a customized reporting and documentation dashboard.
• CSR Projects Corporate Social Responsibility program design and implementation including waste management projects, art installations made from waste, zero waste centres, workshops, and sanitation campaigns, for corporations and non-profit partners.
• Zero Waste Events Event waste management consulting for weddings, birthdays, and celebrations, including elimination of disposable cutlery, sustainable gifting, reusable decor, and on-site food waste composting.
• Field Trips & Workshops Educational programs including employee awareness sessions, half-day workshops for students, and field trips to WVI's zero waste centre, offered as paid awareness and learning experiences.
• Consulting and Training Advisory, consultancy, research, and auditing services for Urban Local Bodies and Regional Local Bodies, bulk composting setup for institutions, sustainability goal-setting for corporates, and dry waste recovery centre establishment support for entrepreneurs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6000 informal waste pickers partnered with, 101 full time jobs created
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Navya Disha TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnered with WVI during COVID-19 relief operations to distribute essential supplies to 6000+ waste pickers across Hyderabad.
• Coca-Cola IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2018Partnership with Coca-Cola for plastic recycling initiative in Hyderabad. Waste Ventures India serves as the implementation partner for collecting and processing plastic waste as part of Coca-Cola's sustainability commitments.
• Plastic Offset PlatformscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaste Ventures India partners with leading plastic offset platforms to help global brands offset their plastic footprint by utilizing their network of 6000+ waste pickers across India.
• Non-profit OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWVI partners with non-profit organizations to design and implement waste management CSR projects ranging from art installations made of waste to zero waste centers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Saahas Zero Waste: Bangalore-based social enterprise offering end-to-end waste management for corporates, residential communities, and institutions — directly comparable service portfolio (dry waste, composting, EPR, audits) and similar B2B GTM in India.
• Banyan Nation: Hyderabad-based plastic recycling company working with informal waste pickers and brands on EPR — overlapping geography, informal sector model, and EPR/Plastic Offsets service line.
• Nepra Resource Management: Indore-based integrated waste management company serving municipalities and corporates across India — comparable full-stack waste services including collection, processing, and EPR support.
• Hasiru Dala: Bangalore-based social enterprise integrating informal waste pickers into formal waste management systems — directly comparable inclusive waste picker model and social enterprise positioning.

Emerging players

• Kabadiwalla Connect: Chennai-based waste management technology platform connecting waste generators with informal sector collectors — comparable India focus and informal collector network, with stronger technology positioning.
• rePurpose Global: Plastic action platform enabling brands to fund verified plastic recovery through a global partner network — competes with WVI in plastic offsets for global brands and uses similar informal collector infrastructure in India.

Broad incumbents

• Plastic Bank: Global social enterprise that stops ocean plastic by paying waste collectors for recovered material — operates plastic offset and collection programs globally, including in India, with brand partnerships overlapping WVI's EPR customer base.
• TerraCycle: Global specialty recycling company offering EPR and producer responsibility programs for hard-to-recycle waste streams — broader portfolio but overlapping EPR compliance service model and brand relationships.
• Rubicon Technologies: US-based waste and recycling technology platform serving enterprises and municipalities with software-led solutions — broader incumbent with significantly larger scale and similar B2B waste management positioning.

Regional players

• Daily Dump: Bangalore-based composting products and services company — comparable focus on organic waste processing and household/community composting, smaller scale, primarily South India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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