eWaste Collection Center in Pune - A Step Towards a Green World

After 25 long years, I was back at the iconic Kamala Nehru Park in Pune.

The occasion was the Video Walk Meetup by amazing local guide @framesbysumedh

Back then, electronic waste was not an issue.

To raise awareness and facilitate electronic waste disposal, the park has now installed an e-waste disposal and collection center.

Walking through the quiet Kamla Nmehru Park, I stumbled upon this unexpected electronic waste collection and disposal center tucked between the greenery.

The sight of neatly labeled bins for old phones, chargers, and broken gadgets felt like a refreshing step toward responsible living.

It was inspiring to see how technology and nature could coexist when managed thoughtfully.

Electronic waste, if left untreated, releases toxic substances like lead and mercury into the soil and water, harming both the environment and human health.

By safely collecting and recycling e‑waste, we reduce pollution, conserve resources, and protect communities from hazardous exposure.

I think such an initiative inside the Kamala Nehru Park has made recycling accessible, reminding visitors that sustainability begins with everyday choices.

It also seemed to encourage children and families to learn about the importance of proper disposal, since the collection booth itself was made from 100% recyclable material.

This post is in support of @PritishB’s challenge #GreenWorldCleanWorld :+1: :recycling_symbol:

This post is in support of the Celebrate Earth Day by amazing local guides @Rahul001

Here are my previous entries for the challenges:

:recycling_symbol: Naturals Ice Cream in Pune - Dedication to Sustainability

:recycling_symbol: Sustainability Practice by Small Business at Bengaluru Railway Station

:recycling_symbol: Sustainable Practices at Kiga Ice Cream in Pune

:recycling_symbol: Sustainable Practices at Namaste Chai in Pune

:recycling_symbol: Sustainability Practices on Earth Day 2026

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Dieser Beitrag erinnert mich gerade daran meinen Elektroschrott zu unserem Recyclinghof zu bringen.

@TusharSuradkar

Gut das überall Initiativen dazu entstehen. :folded_hands:

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@TusharSuradkar . This is a very n8ce initiative. One only hopes that it is actually implemented because in most cases these are just photo opp opportunities for local admin

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eWaste Collection Center is truly an inspiring initiative taken up by Pune authorities. People hardly think about eWaste or the dangers of its disposal. Such collection centers provide awareness as well. Great find @TusharSuradkar
Do we have a category to add this eWaste Collection Center in Google Maps?

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This is amazing!
Is there any website, Instagram that I can learn more about this initiative?

Thank you!

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Parks are a nice place to set-up e waste collection units :smiley:

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Thank you @Annaelisa for the appreciation :+1:

Yes, I have seen in Germany back in 2016 that the waste separation is quite elaborate.
There were 4-5 different bins with different colors for different types of waste.

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This seems to be outsourced to an NGO or a private company.
@curatorofmemory
So I think hope they have some incentive to operate it properly.
I will check the waste collection again the next time when I am in the park.

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Great question @Ssiddharth2000
This never came to my mind.
I will look up the category on Maps and also try to add it :+1:

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Thank you @TusharSuradkar for promoting sustainability :recycling_symbol: Connect.

E-Waste becomes one of main source of polution in our environment. Let alone, plastics from it can also cause problems, leaking into waterways & affecting biodiversity too.

Adding those on Google Maps can help users to find nearby waste bin for e-wastes. Do you added this waste collecting service on Google Maps?

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Thank you @Koo :+1:
Yes, Mahalaxmi e Recyclers, which operates this center, has a phone number written on the booth.

Also, they seem to have a location on Maps and a website is mentioned there.

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oops..! No
This did not come to my mind @Rahul001
Because recently, Maps has been rejecting my recycle bin edits.
I will try this right away :+1:

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Yes, @framesbysumedh I agree
Parks have a good concentration of people of all age groups.
So awareness + action at the collection center in a park is a great idea :+1:

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Always add recycle :recycling_symbol: bins on-site because that category edits rejects when we are away from the location. @TusharSuradkar

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Absolutely, I agree @Rahul001 since this has been my experience so far too. :+1:

My previous recycle bin additions were accepted immediately when I added them from the site. :recycling_symbol:

Ja, ich habe 4 Tonnen, nämlich eine für Papier, eine für Plastik, eine für Bioabfälle und eine für Restmüll. Elektroschrott muss direkt zum Recyclinghof gebracht werden, ebenso Müll, der nicht in die Tonnen passt.

Einmal im Jahr können wir zu einem festen Termin noch Sperrmüll an unsere Straße legen, aber bevor der Müll abgeholt wird, kommen meist jede Menge private Sammler, die nach Brauchbarem suchen und wegholen.

Alle 14 Tage veranstalten meine Nachbarn und ich Tonnenrennen, um alle unsere Mülltonnen an die Straße zur Leerung bereitzustellen.:rofl::joy:

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@TusharSuradkar, this is such an inspiring find! :recycling_symbol::sparkles:

Your post instantly reminded me of something we experienced at our Kalyan City Park meetup, we spotted a bottle recycling machine right there in the park! We actually tried it out on the spot, fed in our bottles, and got reward points for recycling! :raising_hands::tada: It was such a fun and satisfying experience.

But honestly, one machine is never enough. We need many more such recycling machines across parks, malls, railway stations, and public spaces all over Maharashtra and India. Small actions like these, when made easy and rewarding, can bring about a huge shift in how people think about waste. :globe_showing_europe_africa:

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I remember the meetup in Kalyan City Park @SayliWalve

It was a memorable one, for all the vibes and amazing landscapes out there.

Everyone enjoyed it thoroughly online, though I remember little about the bottle recycling machine - maybe I left before that part.

Looking forward to meeting Thane/Kalyan/Mumbai local guides soon in Mumbai or in Pune :partying_face:

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@TusharSuradkar
Great project Dada :+1:

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We noticed it while leaving the city park, you can read more about it in recap

Yes, hope to see you soon in meetup.!

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