RECILEC, S.A.

Name

RECILEC, S.A.

Legal name

RECICLADO DE COMPONENTES ELECTRÓNICOS S.A. (RECILEC)

Website

https://recilec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Waste Management Services

NAICS

Materials Recovery Facilities (56292), Waste Collection (56211), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAIAFAH

E-Waste (WEEE) Collection, Refurbishment & Recycling

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Services & Facility Operations/Waste Management & Recycling Services

SECONDARYTLAAALAN

Recycling, E-Waste & End-of-Life Takeback Programs

Transportation & Logistics/Courier, Express & Parcel (CEP) / Last-Mile Delivery/Reverse Logistics & Returns Pickup

SECONDARYEUAIANAC

Reuse & Resale / Recommerce Operations

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Services (Waste Management, Recycling & Remediation)/Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Services (Reuse, Take-back, Refurbishment)

Keywords

• Electronic waste recycling
• WEEE management services
• Waste collection transport
• Material recovery services
• Circular economy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aznalcóllar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Waste Management and Treatment Services: RECILEC generates revenue through integrated waste management services for Electrical and Electronic Equipment (AEE), including collection, transport, treatment, decontamination, and certification of proper environmental management. They charge for processing and treating RAEE waste from businesses, municipalities, distributors, and institutions. Services are delivered at competitive prices with guaranteed environmental certification.
2. De-installation and Dismantling Services: On-site (in-company) de-installation and dismantling services for industrial and professional equipment, including medical equipment, providing both economic and environmental solutions. Technical analysis of requirements and coordination with clients to ensure continuity of operations.
3. Advisory and Environmental Consulting: Environmental advisory and consulting services to facilitate compliance with regulatory requirements related to registration, authorization, and information supply for electrical waste management.
4. Preparation for Reuse (CPR): Recovery and resale of reusable materials (metals, plastics) and equipment through the Centro de Preparación para la Reutilización, reintroducing valuable materials into the market.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RECILEC provides integrated management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE/RAEE) in southern Spain, covering collection, transport, storage, decontamination, recycling, and preparation for reuse. The company operates two processing facilities in Aznalcóllar (Seville) and Loja (Granada) with 27,000+ m² of capacity, processing an average of 27,000 tonnes of WEEE per year at a 91% valorization rate. Services are delivered to businesses, distributors, municipalities, public institutions, and SCRAPs operating under Spanish and EU extended producer responsibility frameworks.

Product overview

RECILEC, S.A. is a specialized waste management company providing a comprehensive suite of services for electrical and electronic equipment (RAEE/WEEE) recycling in southern Spain. The company operates two main facilities (Aznalcóllar, Seville and Loja, Granada) with 27,000 m² of processing capacity. Its core offering centers on RAEE collection, transport, decontamination, and material recovery, complemented by specialized modules including a Preparation for Reuse Center (CPR) — the first authorized in Spain for WEEE — and on-site de-installation/dismantling services for industrial and medical equipment. Environmental advisory services round out the portfolio, enabling clients to meet regulatory compliance requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Integrated WEEE/RAEE Management Service Comprehensive RAEE/WEEE management covering collection, transport, storage, treatment, decontamination, and material recovery for large and small household appliances, IT/office equipment, consumer electronics, power tools, medical equipment, toys, components, batteries, and lighting. Serves businesses, distributors, municipalities, public institutions, and SCRAPs operating under Spanish and EU producer responsibility regulations.
• De-installation and Dismantling Service On-site de-installation and dismantling services for industrial and professional equipment, including medical equipment such as CT scanners, MRI, and nuclear electromedicine scanners. Performed by specialized personnel ensuring PRL (occupational risk prevention) compliance and operational continuity for clients. Provides both economic and environmental solutions.
• Environmental Advisory and Consulting Service Environmental advisory and consulting services to facilitate client compliance with regulatory requirements related to registration, authorization, and information supply for electrical waste management. Helps producers, distributors, and institutions meet their RAEE obligations and avoid sanctions of up to €1,750,000 for non-compliance.
• Preparation for Reuse Center (CPR) Service First authorized Preparation for Reuse Center (CPR) for WEEE in Spain. Recovers valuable materials such as metals and plastics and reintroduces them to the market, reducing natural resource extraction and extending equipment lifespan under circular economy principles.

Quantifiable outcome

• 312+ million kg of RAEE managed over 20 years
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía (CEA)minorOthers · 1 January 2020RECILEC joined the Confederation of Businessmen of Andalusia in 2019, participating in events such as the 40th Anniversary celebration. Represents the company as a leader in the RAEE management sector in Andalusia.
• ECOASIMELEC (ECOASIMLEC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015ECOASIMELEC is a SCRAP (Sistema Colectivo de Responsabilidad Ampliada del Productor) operating under Recyclia. RECILEC collaborates with ECOASIMELEC as part of the FAEL convention for proper RAEE management in distribution sector in Andalusia, managing waste from associated stores.
• ECOTICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015ECOTIC is a SCRAP (Extended Producer Responsibility System) for electrical and electronic equipment manufacturers. ECOTIC joined the FAEL convention in 2023, collaborating with RECILEC for improved RAEE collection management through Fael's distribution network in Andalusia.
• ERP España (European Recycling Platform)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015ERP España is a European recycling platform operating as a SCRAP for producer responsibility. Collaborates with RECILEC through the FAEL convention for RAEE management in the distribution sector in Andalusia.
• FAEL (Federación Andaluza de Electrodomésticos y Otros Equipamientos del Hogar)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013FAEL is a federation of Andalusian electrical appliances and home equipment retailers. RECILEC is a party to the collaboration convention with FAEL and SCRAPs (ECOASIMELEC, ECOTIC, ERP España) for proper RAEE management from the distribution sector in Andalusia. Since 2013, over 82,000 tonnes of RAEE have been managed through this partnership, representing ~17% of total domestic RAEE managed in Andalusia.
• FCC ÁmbitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCC Ámbito is a specialist in integrated industrial and commercial waste management, subproduct recovery, and soil decontamination. Originally a major shareholder of RECILEC (along with Indumetal Recycling and the Junta de Andalucía's environmental agency), and currently provides contracts to RECILEC for managing waste streams such as Airbus's RAEE.
• RecycliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecyclia is a non-profit organization coordinating extended producer responsibility systems for WEEE and batteries. Organizes the annual EcoEncuentro event where RECILEC participates. Represents ECOASIMELEC through its CEO José Pérez García.
• EcopilasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcopilas is the organization responsible for managing spent batteries and accumulators in Spain. Co-organizes the annual EcoEncuentro event with Recyclia, which RECILEC attends.
• POCTEP (Interreg VA España-Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRECILEC participates in the Interreg VA España-Portugal (POCTEP) program promoting cross-border cooperation projects with European Union support, contributing to international sustainability initiatives.
• Indumetal RecyclingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndumetal Recycling is a pioneering company and one of the main actors in electrical, electronic (RAEE), and complex scrap recycling in Europe. Originally a founding shareholder of RECILEC alongside FCC Ámbito and the Junta de Andalucía's environmental agency. Currently 100% privately owned.
• Universidad Internacional de Andalucía (UNIA)minorOthersRECILEC hosts visits from students of the UNIA's Master's in Environmental Technology, providing educational tours of its facilities and engaging with students about career opportunities in the circular economy sector.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Recyclia: Umbrella organization coordinating Spanish SCRAPs (ECOASIMELEC, ECOTIC, ERP España). Functions as a partner-channel for RECILEC rather than a direct competitor, but allocates volumes that drive RECILEC's revenue.
• ASEGRE: Spanish national association for waste managers. Functions as an industry/regulatory counterpart rather than a competitor, but membership reflects comparable positioning in the Spanish hazardous and WEEE management sector.

Broad incumbents

• FCC Medio Ambiente (FCC Ámbito): A founding shareholder of RECILEC and a major integrated industrial and commercial waste manager in Spain. Offers broader services beyond WEEE, but competes for the same industrial and municipal treatment contracts.
• Suez Spain: Spanish subsidiary of the global environmental services group offering WEEE, hazardous waste, and circular economy solutions. Competes in similar municipal and industrial accounts across Spain.
• Veolia España: Multi-service waste management operator in Spain including hazardous waste, WEEE, and circular economy services. Competes for the same municipal, industrial, and SCRAP contracts but across a much wider service portfolio.
• Hera Group: Italian multi-utility with substantial WEEE and environmental services operations in Europe. Comparable in its integrated waste management footprint and circular economy positioning.

Direct peers

• Prezero España: Spanish arm of the Schwarz Group's environmental services division. Operates WEEE and hazardous waste treatment facilities with comparable product scope, competing for SCRAP and industrial volumes in southern Spain.
• Indumetal Recycling: Spain's pioneering WEEE and complex scrap recycler, and a founding shareholder of RECILEC. Operates treatment facilities with comparable RAEE categories, making it the most direct comparable in product scope and end markets.

Regional players

• AGR (Asociación de Gestores de Residuos de Andalucía): Andalusian waste management association and regional peer network. Listed as a backing entity on RECILEC's site and represents other regional recyclers competing for Andalusian RAEE volumes.

Emerging players

• Stena Recycling: European recycling specialist operating WEEE and complex scrap recovery. Comparable in circular economy orientation and B2B service model, with broader European reach but less Andalusian focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/recilec
• Facebookfacebook.com/RECILEC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recilec

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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