What Reclite does

Reclite SA (Pty) Ltd is a South African licensed hazardous waste recycling company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Germiston, Gauteng, with three additional facilities in Cape Town, Durban, and East London. The company collects and processes eight distinct waste streams — industrial and portable batteries, photovoltaic (PV) modules and silicon PV panels, e-waste, heat exchange equipment (refrigerants, compressors), lamps (fluorescent, CFL, LED), and fibre optics — recovering materials such as glass, aluminium, copper, lead, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and mercury for re-entry into manufacturing supply chains. Core technical capabilities include proprietary black mass processing for lithium-ion batteries producing outputs with less than 0.5% aluminium and copper contamination, licensed MRT (Sweden) dry non-chemical mercury-lamp separation approved by the Department of Environmental Affairs, custom in-house recycling-machinery development, and a mercury-to-cinnabar process enabling safe indefinite underground storage. Quantified performance includes up to 97% material recovery on lamps and up to 90% main-component recovery on PV modules.

Reclite generates revenue through transaction-fee-based recycling and processing services, on-site recycling engagements for large or remote clients, sales of recovered raw materials to manufacturers, and unit-priced sale of collection hardware (heavy-duty bins, hazard liners). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting producers and manufacturers with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations, complemented by channel partnerships with Producer Responsibility Organisations (Circular Energy), retail take-back via Woolworths, an industrial collaboration with RevoWaste on combined electronic/plastic EPR compliance, and an end-product partnership with Pure Glass Media. Customer segments span producers and manufacturers (primary), municipalities and government, retail and consumer brands (battery take-back), the solar energy sector (IPP decommissioning), ICT and electronics users, and households. The company employs approximately 65 staff, operates four facilities nationwide, and is founder-owned without disclosed institutional funding or M&A.

Name

Reclite

Legal name

Reclite SA (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://reclite.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Reclite SA is a South African licensed hazardous-waste recycler that collects and processes eight electronic-waste streams — lamps, batteries, PV modules, e-waste, heat exchange equipment, and fibre optics — for producers, retailers, municipalities, and solar IPPs subject to EPR regulations, recovering critical minerals and other materials for re-entry into manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Electronic Waste Recycling Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Management and Remediation Services (562), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Electronics Dismantling & Pre-processing (Depollution, Sorting, Shredding) (EUAIAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Materials Refining & Re-Manufacturing Feedstocks (Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Graphite Salts) (EUAIAIAJ), Solvent Recovery & Hazardous Waste Recycling/Reclamation (Distillation, Reuse) (BPALAFAH), Hazardous Waste Recycling & Recovery (Solvent Recovery, Oil Re-refining, Metals Recovery) (EUAIAFAI), Hazardous Materials Handling & Compliance (EHS, Transport, Permitting, Reporting) (EUAMALAI), Recycling & E-Waste Collection/Hauling (HSAKALAJ), Specialty Materials Recovery (Carpet, Mattresses, Bulky Items) (EUAIADAL)

Keywords

• Electronic waste recycling
• Battery recycling services
• Hazardous waste treatment
• Extended producer responsibility
• Solar panel recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Recycling and Processing Fees: Charges clients for collection, processing, and recycling of electronic waste, batteries, lamps, PV modules, and heat exchange equipment. Pricing is based on waste type, volume, and hazmat classification. As a licensed facility, Reclite enables clients who would otherwise need their own hazardous waste licences to outsource compliance.
2. Recycled Product Sales: Sells recovered and processed raw materials (glass, aluminium, copper, lead, lithium, cobalt, nickel, plastic) to manufacturers. Also produces branded recycled products such as glass filtration media (Effortless Glass) made in partnership with Pure Glass Media. Manufacturing mindset means the company works backwards from end-product market demand to waste supply.
3. On-Site Recycling Services: On-site recycling service available on request for qualifying high-volume or remote operations, removing the need for clients to hold hazardous waste management licences and providing a convenience premium service.
4. Collection and Delivery Logistics: Nationwide waste collection services and delivery of recycled tailored products. Collection services include scheduled pickups tailored to client operational needs, with transparent tracking and traceability reporting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Reclite SA provides licensed collection, processing, and recycling services for hazardous e-waste and electrical equipment in South Africa. Across eight streams (industrial batteries, portable batteries, PV modules, silicon PV panels, e-waste, heat exchange equipment, lamps, and fibre optics), the company recovers critical minerals and reusable materials and re-introduces them into manufacturing supply chains. Supporting offerings include tailored collection containers (heavy-duty bins, hazard liners), on-site recycling services, and a Waste 2 Product solution that converts recovered materials into new products such as glass filtration media.

Product overview

Reclite SA is a recycling company offering a comprehensive suite of waste management services and tailored products. The core offering consists of collection, delivery, and on-site recycling services, complemented by a range of heavy-duty collection bins and hazard liners. The company operates eight specialized recycling solutions: Industrial Batteries, Portable Batteries, PV Modules, Silicon PV Panels, E-Waste, Heat Exchange Equipment, Lamps, and Fiber Optics. Through its Waste 2 Product Solution, the company transforms recovered materials into new products, exemplified by its glass filtration media partnership with Pure Glass Media. The portfolio is unified by a circular economy approach that recovers, recycles, and reuses waste materials across all waste streams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Collection Services Nationwide waste collection service for lighting, batteries, and e-waste, run by professionally trained teams that handle hazardous materials safely and in full regulatory compliance. All collected materials are tracked for transparent reporting and traceability to support client EPR and ESG documentation.
• Delivery Services Delivery of high-quality recycled tailored products (such as collection bins and hazard liners) directly to customer sites, designed to minimise downtime and handle packing and transport with environmental care.
• On-Site Recycling On-site recycling service for qualifying high-volume or remote operations, providing waste management at customer premises and customised to specific compliance requirements, removing the need for clients to hold their own hazardous-waste management licences.
• Large Heavy Duty Collection Bins Large heavy-duty cardboard collection bins designed for safe, visible and secure storage of waste lighting, helping clients comply with waste separation regulations and suitable for high-traffic areas.
• Small Heavy Duty Collection Bins Compact cardboard collection boxes for storing small volumes of waste lighting, lightweight yet durable and easy to place in offices, storerooms, or under counters, clearly labelled for safe identification.
• High Durability Hazard Liner White tear-resistant, leak-proof high-durability hazard liner for safe and secure containment of hazardous waste across a range of waste types, providing added protection inside bins or boxes.
• Large Metal Heavy Duty Collection Bins Lockable, tamper-resistant and weather-resistant metal collection bins built for maximum durability in industrial sites and warehouses, providing secure waste storage for high-volume or high-risk environments.
• Industrial Battery Recycling Licensed collection and recycling of industrial batteries including lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium-ion, zinc-air and nickel-zinc batteries, with recovery of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and graphite for re-use in manufacturing.
• Portable Battery Recycling Recycling of all types of portable batteries including alkaline, zinc-carbon, silver oxide, zinc-air and lithium-ion batteries, with recovery of critical materials such as lithium and silver for reintroduction into the production cycle.
• PV Module Recycling Recovery and recycling of photovoltaic (solar) modules, safely recovering up to 90% of main components including aluminium, glass and copper, with select modules re-certified for re-use in non-profit community projects.
• Silicon PV Panel Recycling Recovery and recycling of single-sided silicon PV panels, with newer panels retested for safety and re-purposed for community energy projects, and all components recycled at end of life except the plastic back-sheet.
• E-Waste Recycling Safe recovery and recycling of electronic and electrical equipment waste (WEEE), removing hazardous materials and repurposing components for re-use, reducing harm to people and the environment.
• Heat Exchange Equipment Recycling Recovery and recycling of heat exchange equipment including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, gas bottles, generators and compressors, safely removing harmful gases and oils in a closed-loop system.
• Lamp Recycling Safe recycling of all types of lamps and lighting equipment including fluorescent tubes, CFLs, incandescent and LED lamps, recovering hazardous materials such as mercury, lead and PCBs and accepting both crushed and uncrushed lamps, with reported up to 97% material recovery.
• Fibre Optic Recycling Recycling of fibre optic cables and equipment including single-mode, multi-mode, armoured and ribbon cables, recovering materials for re-use and preventing centuries-long decomposition in landfills.
• Waste 2 Product Solution Manufacturing-first solution that transforms recovered waste materials into new products, exemplified by recycled glass filtration media branded 'Effortless Glass' produced with Pure Glass Media for the swimming pool filtration industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 97% material recovery rate for lamps
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RevoWastecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Reclite SA and RevoWaste (specialist in plastic recovery and circular packaging) creates a single streamlined compliance framework for producers with both electronic and plastic waste obligations under EPR legislation. Joint pilot projects explore repurposing recovered e-waste and recycled plastics into building materials, industrial products, and low-carbon alternatives. Expansion into new provinces and joint educational campaigns planned.
• Circular EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular Energy is a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that ensures battery producers are responsible for their products' end-of-life phase. Reclite SA works with Circular Energy on battery recycling including hearing aid batteries. This collaboration enables household battery collection and processing through Circular Energy's producer network.
• Pure Glass MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to convert Reclite's recycled glass into 'Effortless Glass' filtration media for the swimming pool filtration industry. Represents a circular economy outcome where e-waste glass is transformed into a commercially viable consumer product available in local stores.
• AREP (Association for Renewable Energy Professionals)minorOthersReclite SA in proud association with AREP (Association for Renewable Energy Professionals), indicating alignment with the renewable energy sector and industry networking.
• SAPVIA (South African Photovoltaic Industry Association)minorOthersReclite SA in proud association with SAPVIA, supporting the solar PV industry's end-of-life management needs and positioning the company within the solar sector ecosystem.
• WoolworthsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWoolworths retail stores host Reclite battery take-back bins, enabling Woolworths customers to drop off old batteries for responsible recycling. Supports Woolworths' EPR obligations and provides consumers with convenient recycling access.
• MRT (Sweden)coreTechnology or IntegrationMRT is a Swedish company whose cutting-edge dry, non-chemical lamp processing technology was identified by founder Patricia Schröder as the most effective, safe, and economically viable approach for recycling mercury-bearing lamps in South Africa. Patricia visited their Italian partner facility and began building a partnership to bring this technology to South Africa, where it informed the country's technical baseline for safe lamp recycling.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Umicore: Global materials technology and recycling group with a major battery materials and precious metals recycling business. Comparable to Reclite as a downstream refining destination for battery and e-waste feedstocks.
• Sims Lifecycle Services: Global IT asset disposition and e-waste recycling arm of Sims Limited. Comparable to Reclite as an enterprise-focused e-waste processor with multi-country scale, though operating across a much broader international footprint.
• Stericycle: Large-scale hazardous and regulated waste services provider. Comparable to Reclite's licensed hazardous waste handling and compliance-driven B2B service model.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services and hazardous waste management company. Comparable to Reclite as a broad hazardous waste collection, treatment, and disposal competitor with enterprise EPR compliance offerings.

Direct peers

• Li-Cycle: Lithium-ion battery recycling company producing black mass for downstream refining. Directly comparable to Reclite's battery black mass processing capability and end-of-life Li-ion value chain position.
• Redwood Materials: Battery materials recycling and refining company focused on lithium-ion end-of-life and gigafactory scrap. Comparable to Reclite in its ambition to recover critical battery materials (Li, Co, Ni, Cu) and feed them back into manufacturing supply chains.
• Desco Electronic Recyclers: South African e-waste and WEEE recycler offering collection, dismantling, and downstream material recovery. Directly comparable to Reclite as a domestic licensed e-waste processor serving enterprise customers and EPR obligations.

Regional players

• Inmet Recycling: Africa-focused metal and e-waste recycling group. Comparable to Reclite in serving African markets with multi-stream recycling infrastructure and EPR-aligned services.

Others

• MRT Systems (Sweden): Swedish provider of dry, non-chemical lamp and lighting waste processing technology licensed to Reclite. Comparable as the technology partner whose dry lamp processing approach underpins Reclite's flagship lamp recycling capability.
• Circular Energy (PRO): South African Producer Responsibility Organisation for batteries and a current Reclite partner. Comparable as an EPR ecosystem participant, though it acts as an aggregator/customer routing feedstock to Reclite rather than as a competing processor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reuse.recycle.recover
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/reclitesa

Compliance7 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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