ECOVALOR

What ECOVALOR does

Ecovalor is a privately held Chilean hazardous waste management company founded in 2012 and headquartered in Quilicura, Santiago Metropolitan Region. The company specializes in the collection, transport, and certified recycling of automotive lead-acid batteries and lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, achieving 98-99% material recovery on automotive batteries and 90% recovery on rerefined lubricating oils. Its lithium-ion service is delivered through partnerships with Andes Electronics, which provides disassembly and testing expertise (including SLBESS patents for second-life battery systems), and Inversiones Ecominería SpA, which holds the only Seremi de Salud authorization as the final destination for lithium battery recycling in Chile.

Beyond recycling, Ecovalor launched a RESPEL warehouse rental business unit in 2024, offering 5.5m3 and 11m3 compliant temporary hazardous waste storage containers designed to Chilean norms (D.S. No 43/2016 MINSAL, D.S. No 148/2003, D.S. No 594/1999). The company also provides waste pickup, regulatory compliance consulting tied to Ley REP, and training services. Revenue is generated via transaction-based recycling fees, multi-year RESPEL warehouse rentals, and professional services fees, all priced by quote. Customers span automotive (Kia, Derco, Indumotora), retail (Sodimac, Easy, Walmart), transportation (Metbus, Buses Vule), industrial firms, and five Chilean municipalities (Huechuraba, Providencia, Lo Barnechea, Peñalolen, Recoleta), with a 255+ nationwide battery collection point network operated through Autoplanet and Homecenter retail partnerships.

Name

ECOVALOR

Legal name

Ecovalor

Website

https://ecovalor.cl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ecovalor is a Chilean hazardous waste management company founded in 2012 that recycles automotive and lithium-ion batteries, rerefines lubricating oils, and rents compliant RESPEL storage units to enterprises, municipalities, and consumers across Chile.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hazardous Waste Management & Recycling Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Collection (562112), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Waste Collection (5621), Materials Recovery Facilities (56292)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Recycling & Materials Recovery (Li-ion, LFP, Flow, Lead-Acid) (EUAMALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling (Breaking, Smelting, Refining) (EUAIAIAG), Lithium-ion Battery Recycling (Mechanical, Hydro, Direct Recycling) (EUAIAIAF), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury-Containing) (BPALAHAL), Universal Waste Management (Batteries, Lamps, Mercury Devices, Aerosols) (BPALAFAJ), Battery Collection & Logistics (Sorting, Packaging, Transport Compliance) (EUAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Hazardous waste management
• Battery recycling services
• Lithium-ion battery recycling
• RESPEL storage solutions
• Used oil rerefinement

Headquarters

HQ city

Quilicura

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery Recycling Services: Collection and recycling of automotive batteries and lithium-ion batteries, providing certification of recycling and final disposition.
2. Lubricant Oil Recycling: Collection and rerefinement of used lubricating oils for recovery as base for new lubricating oils (up to 90% recovery rate).
3. RESPEL Warehouse Rental: Rental of temporary hazardous waste storage containers (5.5m3 and 11m3 options) for companies requiring compliant storage solutions.
4. Consulting Services: Environmental compliance consulting for hazardous waste management, helping companies meet Chilean environmental regulations.
5. Training Services: Capacitaciones (training sessions) for clients on proper hazardous waste handling and recycling procedures.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECOVALOR collects and recycles hazardous automotive waste — primarily lead-acid automotive batteries and lubricating oils, and now lithium-ion EV batteries — for companies, municipalities, and individuals across Chile. The company also sells compliant temporary hazardous-waste storage units (Bodegas RESPEL of 5.5m3 and 11m3) and offers consulting and training services to help clients meet Chilean environmental regulations such as Ley REP and MINSAL decrees.

Product overview

ECOVALOR is a Chilean hazardous waste management company offering an integrated portfolio of recycling services. The core offering centers on battery recycling (lead-acid automotive batteries, lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles) and lubricating oil recycling, complemented by temporary dangerous waste storage solutions (Bodega Respel 11m3 and 5.5m3 modules). Additional services include waste pickup (Retiro de Residuos), consulting/advisory (Asesorías), and training (Capacitaciones). The company operates a network of collection points and provides certified disposal documentation to fulfill Chilean regulatory obligations under Ley REP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reciclaje de Bater\u00edas (Automotive Battery Recycling) Core service for collection, processing, and certified recycling of end-of-life automotive (lead-acid) batteries from individuals, automotive companies, transportation operators, retailers, and municipalities across Chile. Recovers 98-99% of battery materials.
• Reciclaje de Aceites Lubricantes (Lubricating Oil Recycling) Collection and rerefinement of used lubricating oils from vehicles and industrial machinery, enabling up to 90% recovery as base for new lubricating oils.
• Retiro de Bater\u00edas Ion Litio (Lithium-Ion Battery Pickup & Certified Disposal) Specialized service for pickup, testing, reuse-potential assessment, disassembly, and certified total recycling of lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles, with formal certification of final disposition.
• Bodega RESPEL 11m3 (Hazardous Waste Storage Unit — 11 cubic meters) 11m3 temporary hazardous-waste (RESPEL) storage container for industrial and commercial customers, measuring 3.00 x 1.60 x 2.80 m with 1,190L containment and 1,300 kg BFU storage capacity, compliant with D.S. No 43/2016 MINSAL and other Chilean regulations.
• Bodega RESPEL 5,5m3 (Hazardous Waste Storage Unit — 5.5 cubic meters) 5.5m3 temporary hazardous-waste (RESPEL) storage container for industrial and commercial customers, measuring 1.50 x 1.60 x 2.30 m with 360L containment and 600 kg BFU storage capacity, compliant with D.S. No 43/2016 MINSAL.
• Retiro de Residuos (Hazardous Waste Pickup Service) National pickup service for used batteries, lubricating oils, and other hazardous materials, scheduled for individuals, companies, and municipalities across Chile.
• Asesor\u00edas (Environmental Compliance Consulting) Paid advisory service helping clients comply with Chilean environmental laws including Ley REP and proper handling procedures for hazardous waste (RESPEL).
• Capacitaciones (Hazardous Waste Handling Training) Paid training sessions and workshops on proper battery and hazardous-waste recycling procedures for client staff (e.g., retail partner teams).

Quantifiable outcome

• 98-99% recycling rate for automotive batteries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• AutoplanetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 November 2024Autoplanet serves as a key battery collection point partner for ECOVALOR, providing physical locations where consumers can drop off used automotive batteries. They also co-participated in the Séptimo Recurso podcast on battery recycling organized by ANIR.
• Andes ElectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2024Partner for lithium-ion battery recycling services. Andes Electronics is a technology company specializing in energy storage with SLBESS patents for second-life battery systems. They contribute expertise in battery disassembly and testing for the EV battery recycling service.
• Municipalidad de ProvidenciacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner for community environmental programs. ECOVALOR participated in EcoFest 2024 organized by the municipality to collect batteries from residents and promote environmental awareness.
• Homecenter (Chile)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHomecenter retail locations serve as battery collection points where consumers can bring used batteries for recycling through ECOVALOR's services.
• ANIR (Asociación Nacional de la Industria del Reciclaje)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerANIR is the Chilean National Recycling Industry Association. ECOVALOR participates in ANIR's Séptimo Recurso podcast to discuss battery recycling industry topics and promote sustainable practices.
• Inversiones Ecominería SpAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized partner for lithium-ion battery recycling. Ecominería was established in 2019 and obtained authorization from Seremi de Salud in March 2020 as the only authorized final destination recycler for lithium batteries in Chile (unique position in 'ventanilla única').
• Ministerio del Medio Ambiente (MMA)minorOthersChile's Ministry of Environment. ECOVALOR displays MMA logos indicating compliance with environmental regulations and participation in official recycling programs.
• Superintendencia del Medio Ambiente (SMA)minorOthersChile's Environmental Superintendent. Referenced as part of regulatory compliance framework for RESPEL warehouse design and operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hidronor: Chilean hazardous and industrial waste management operator offering collection, treatment, transport, and disposal of dangerous waste including batteries, oils, and contaminated materials — directly overlapping with Ecovalor's RESPEL and waste pickup services.
• Call2Recycle: North America's leading consumer battery stewardship program, operating a large retail drop-off collection network similar to Ecovalor's Autoplanet/Homecenter partnership model and providing certified recycling for batteries.
• Inversiones Ecominería SpA: Chilean lithium-ion battery recycler and Ecovalor's primary downstream partner; the sole authorized final destination for lithium batteries in Chile. Directly comparable in scope (specialized battery recycling under Chilean regulation) and serves the same lithium recycling value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Stericycle: Global hazardous waste collection and disposal incumbent serving healthcare, industrial, and retail generators. Comparable in regulated waste collection, manifests, and certified final disposition, though operating at vastly larger scale across multiple countries.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Global environmental services major with hazardous waste collection, treatment, and recycling operations across Latin America including Chile. Overlaps with Ecovalor's RESPEL, battery, and lubricant recycling offerings.
• Clean Harbors: North American leader in hazardous waste management, environmental remediation, and used oil recycling. Closely comparable business lines (used oil rerefinement, hazardous waste handling) and a useful benchmark for what scaled Ecovalor could become.

Regional players

• Baterías Chile: Chilean battery distributor listed as an Ecovalor customer; operates in the same lead-acid battery ecosystem in Chile and represents a potential competitor or partner in the local battery value chain.
• Soluciones Ambientales del Sur: Chilean environmental services provider offering hazardous waste collection, RESPEL management, and industrial waste handling — overlapping with Ecovalor's RESPEL warehousing and consulting offerings in the Chilean market.
• Recuperadora de Metales (Recimet): Chilean metals and battery materials recovery operator with comparable end-of-life lead-acid battery processing capabilities and similar regulated recycling operations within Chile.

Emerging players

• Redwood Materials: U.S. battery recycling and materials recovery specialist focused on lithium-ion cells from EVs and consumer electronics. Comparable lithium-ion end-of-life management offering and represents the strategic destination category for Ecovalor's lithium line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Ecovalor.cl
• Instagraminstagram.com/ecovalor.cl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecovalorcl

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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