Ecyclex International Recycling

What Ecyclex International Recycling does

Ecyclex International Recycling is a UAE-based waste management company operating three recycling facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The company specializes in complex and emerging waste streams — including electronic waste, EV and conventional batteries, solar panels, medical equipment, radioactive sources, plastics, paper, glass, and metals — that are technically demanding to process. It serves enterprise, government, and institutional customers across verticals such as electronics and IT, telecommunications, aviation, renewable energy, healthcare, education, hospitality, and facility management, and provides households and SMEs with access to recycling services via the ReLoop digital app launched in 2021.

The company's core offering is professional recycling services — collection, processing, material recovery, decommissioning, data destruction, and hazardous-material logistics — delivered under a quote-based B2B pricing model. Value-added services include IT asset disposition, data center decommissioning, data sanitization, and specialized transport. The ReLoop app adds a recurring/self-serve revenue layer by enabling pickup scheduling, traceability, and ESG reporting for households and SMEs. Operationally, Ecyclex is distinguished by holding the first government-approved e-waste facility in Abu Dhabi (2021), approvals from the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi and Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, and ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 certifications.

Ecyclex traces its roots to 1995, when the founding family established Radium Recycling in the UAE; the current entity was founded in 2012 in Sharjah by Youssef Chehade and Mohammad Abdulmoti, both graduates of the American University of Sharjah, with a sharpened focus on e-waste. A full-scale recycling facility followed in 2014, the Abu Dhabi facility and ReLoop app launched in 2021, and partnerships were built with The Digital School, Emirates Red Crescent (DYOD program), and global refineries for PCB recycling. The company is privately held, family-founded, and operates exclusively in the UAE with 11–50 employees.

Name

Ecyclex International Recycling

Legal name

Ecyclex International Recycling

Website

https://ecyclex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecyclex International Recycling is a UAE-based waste management company operating three recycling facilities that specialize in complex and emerging waste streams, including e-waste, batteries, solar panels, medical equipment, and radioactive sources for enterprise, government, and SME clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste Management & Recycling Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling (IMAIAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics) (BPALAIAH), PV & Energy Device Recycling (Solar Panels, Inverters, Power Electronics) (EUAIAIAL), E-waste & Universal Waste Collection/Transfer (Electronics, Lamps, Batteries) (EUAIABAG), Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI)

Keywords

• E-waste recycling
• Electronics recycling
• Hazardous waste management
• IT asset disposition
• Materials recycling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-waste and Materials Recycling Services: Professional recycling services for businesses and institutions, handling complex waste materials including e-waste, batteries, solar panels, medical equipment, and standard recyclables. Revenue generated through service fees for waste collection, processing, and material recovery.
2. Value-Added Services: Additional services including decommissioning and disassembly, data destruction and sanitization, asset destruction, and logistics/transport services for hazardous materials. Revenue generated through specialized service fees.
3. ReLoop App Platform: Digital platform for scheduling recycling pickups and generating environmental impact reports, serving homes and SMEs with accessible recycling solutions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ecyclex International Recycling operates three recycling facilities across the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) providing end-to-end recycling and material recovery services for complex waste streams including e-waste, batteries, solar panels, medical equipment, radioactive sources, and standard recyclables such as paper, glass, metals, and plastics. The company complements its physical operations with the proprietary ReLoop digital app (launched 2021) that enables households and SMEs to schedule recycling pickups and access environmental impact reports. Services span collection, decommissioning, data destruction, processing, repurposing, and upcycling for enterprise and government clients.

Product overview

Ecyclex International Recycling operates as a unified recycling platform consisting of three physical recycling facilities in the UAE (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah) providing core recycling services for complex waste materials, complemented by the ReLoop digital app that enables residential and SME customers to schedule pickups, track recycling activity, and access environmental impact reports. The physical facilities handle material processing while the digital platform provides customer-facing access and transparency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReLoop: A one-stop digital recycling solution app designed to make recycling accessible to homes and SMEs, unlocking communal awareness and making recycling easier than ever before.

Products and services

• Ecyclex Recycling Services End-to-end recycling and material recovery services for complex and standard waste streams including e-waste, batteries, solar panels, medical equipment, radioactive sources, lighting equipment, food waste, fabrics, plastics, paper/cardboard, glass, and metals, delivered through three UAE facilities (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah) with value-added offerings such as decommissioning, disassembly, data destruction, logistics/transport for hazardous materials, and professional consulting.
• ReLoop App Digital recycling platform that enables households and SMEs to schedule recycling pickups, track the status of their recycling activity, and view instant recycling reports and environmental impact statistics, providing a transparent and accessible front-end to Ecyclex's physical recycling operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 173,000+ tons of materials recycled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments18 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The Digital SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDYOD (Donate Your Own Device) program collaboration. The Digital School is the first global comprehensive digital school addressing the digital divide. DYOD collects, refurbishes, and recycles second-hand devices for educational purposes in underserved communities.
• Emirates Red CrescentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership in DYOD (Donate Your Own Device) program. Collaborates with The Digital School, ReLoop, and Ecyclex to support digital education in less privileged communities through device donation.
• ReLoopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company digital recycling app that simplifies recycling for small to medium businesses and households. Promotes zero-waste lifestyle by making recycling accessible and transparent.
• Global Refineries (Strategic Partnerships)supportingTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnerships with global refineries for metal extraction from electronics through established refining processes, enabling significant breakthrough in recycling printed circuit boards since 1999.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enviroserve: UAE-based e-waste and IT asset disposition specialist with the country's first large-scale e-waste facility. Directly competes with Ecyclex in regulated e-waste collection and processing for enterprise and government clients in the UAE.
• Bee'ah: Sharjah-headquartered environmental and waste management company operating an integrated facility with e-waste, recycling, and ESG services. Comparable to Ecyclex in UAE-based multi-stream recycling, government contracting, and sustainability positioning.
• Averda: Middle East-headquartered waste management company operating across the UAE and broader region with e-waste, recyclables, and integrated waste services. Comparable to Ecyclex in customer base (enterprise and government) and multi-stream recycling offering.
• TES (Total Sustainability Solutions): Global IT asset disposition (ITAD) and e-waste recycling company with multi-region operations. Comparable to Ecyclex in ITAD, data destruction, and enterprise electronics recycling services.
• Dulsco: UAE-based waste management and environmental services company with recycling, waste collection, and hazardous waste handling across the Emirates. Direct competitor to Ecyclex in UAE enterprise and government recycling contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Umicore: Belgian materials technology and recycling group with a major precious metals and battery recycling business. Comparable to Ecyclex in recycling complex waste streams (batteries, electronics) and extracting value from end-of-life materials.
• Sims Lifecycle Services: Global e-waste and ITAD provider that processes electronics, IT equipment, and complex waste streams. Comparable to Ecyclex in enterprise ITAD, e-waste recycling, and chain-of-custody reporting.
• Suez Middle East: Global waste management and recycling major with a Middle East presence operating hazardous waste handling, materials recovery, and recycling services. Overlaps with Ecyclex across e-waste, hazardous materials, and recycling categories.
• Veolia Middle East: Global environmental services group with hazardous waste, recycling, and circular economy operations active in the Gulf. Competes with Ecyclex in regulated recycling services for enterprise and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Attero: India-based e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling company with advanced hydrometallurgical capabilities. Comparable to Ecyclex in e-waste recycling and emerging EV battery recycling capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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