Kapil Lal (Co-Founder & Director of Sales and Marketing)

In today’s digitally inclined world, businesses are adapting to the new technologies faster than ever before. What, then, will become of all these computers, servers, and IT gear once retired? For many companies, the disposal of e-waste has become an uphill task-balancing compliance, data-security, and sustainability.


Along that line, Recycle Emirates, with its conservationist team comprising Kapil Lal (Co-Founder & Director of Sales and Marketing) and Ravi Behl, is redefining ITAD- and e-waste recycling-for the entire UAE and GCC. With a firm intent on directing operations in a transparent and accountable manner and in the best interest of environmental responsibility, the company has become the name in secure, sustainable, and cost-effective recycling solutions for any organization.

How Recycle Emirates Differentiates Itself in the UAE and GCC

Unlike most recyclers that operate with a generic disposal statement, Recycle Emirates gives complete evidence-based documentation for every project. A client is issued with a Certificate of Disposal specifying:

  • Detailed audit report
  • Serial numbers of devices
  • Methods of destruction
  • Material breakdowns
  • Dates of the project and number of items disposed of

This high-level transparency helps the customers comply with government regulations and instills confidence in the internal audits process.


Also, building on this trust is a long list of global certifications including ISO 45001, 9001, 14001, 27001, and R2, highlighting the company’s commitment to quality, data security, and environmental stewardship. More importantly, they follow an easy-to-remember zero-landfill process for which each asset shall be reused or refurbished and recycled properly.

From Collection to Final Recycling

Keeping in mind client satisfaction, Recycle Emirates provides a seamless, end-to-end ITAD process:

  • Counseling: Type and volume of IT assets are determined.
  • Secure Collection: GPS tracking of pickups from the client location.
  • Traceability: Assets are registered upon arrival at the facility for full accountability.
  • Processing: Equipment is wiped, degaussed, shredded physically, or refurbished depending on the condition, following international standards such as NIST 800-88 and DOD 5220.22-M.
  • Certification: The Certificate of Destruction or Recycling is issued to provide total compliance assurance and certification.

A device that can be reused is completely refurbished and remarketed in order to extend its life. Anything that is not repairable will be disassembled into metals, plastics, and glass such that nothing will end up in a landfill.

More than Certifications – A Culture of Compliance

Recycle Emirates’ certifications are not mere titles; rather, they represent a culture requiring compliance and responsibility. Also a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, it is the maker’s endorsement to be in line with stringent industrial frameworks such as:

  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
  • GLBA (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)

Being in this position, Recycle Emirates is the partner of choice for banks, hospitals, and other highly regulated sectors where data security and compliance stand paramount. In this respect, clients know their IT assets are handled with utter information security and environmental protection utmost standards.

Turning E-Waste into Social Impact

Sustainability at Recycle Emirates goes beyond mere recycling and embraces the idea of creating social impact. Refurbished computers and IT equipment are donated by the company through partnerships with overseas NGOs to schools, colleges, and hospitals across the MENA region.

Since 2006, these activities have reduced e-waste while psycho-socially closing down the digital divide for underdeveloped communities which need tools for education, health, and opportunity. It is a strong example where old technology can be converted into new possibilities.

Adding Value with Refurbishment and Buyback Programs

The program extends help to businesses in generating financial value from retired hardware. Refurbishing and buyback programs let organizations pay for some part of the recycling fees or earn some additional money.

From securing collection to data erasure, to refurbishment, remarketing, or disposal, everything is handled by the company. As a result, the company strives with its clients to attain:

  • Maximum return on investment (ROI)
  • Sustainability and CSR goals
  • Secure and compliant IT asset disposal

Leading the Future of IT Recycling in the UAE

With the innovation coming from Kapil Lal and Ravi Behl, Recycle Emirates is continuing to set industry benchmarks in ITAD and e-waste recycling. A full scope of secure processes, certified compliance, environmental responsibility, and social impact has placed the company as a trusted name for businesses in the whole region.

With organizations being under growing pressure to dispose of their IT assets responsibly, the company provides a transparent, sustainable, and future-ready approach for e-waste recycling.