Lucknow — Unnao Collection Yard
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh facility: reverse logistics yard handling hazmat collection, de-energising, sorting and onward dispatch. Rated at 8,000 tonnes per annum and operating since 2023.
Annual capacity
8,000 TPA
Operating lines
3
Cities collected
0
In operation since
2023
About the Unnao, Uttar Pradesh facility
Unnao, between Lucknow and Kanpur, sits on a long-established industrial axis in Uttar Pradesh, the state with one of India's largest e-rickshaw populations. The collection yard opened in the UPSIDA industrial area in 2023 to give central Uttar Pradesh a formal channel for batteries that would otherwise end up with informal dismantlers, where unsafe breaking destroys value and creates fire and pollution risks.
At 8,000 TPA the yard is sized for many small units rather than large packs. It consolidates e-rickshaw, two-wheeler and small fleet batteries collected from both cities and their surrounding districts, de-energises them and dispatches them in full loads to grading and processing sites elsewhere in the network, keeping per-unit transport costs manageable for low-value batteries. Each unit is logged individually, however small its value.
What arrives at the gate
What sets this site apart
Formal channel for central UP
Registered collection in a region where informal dismantling is still common.
Aggregator partnerships
Works with local aggregators to turn small, dispersed volumes into viable loads.
Two-city coverage
Positioned to serve both Lucknow and Kanpur without long collection runs.
What happens to material here
- 1
Booking & manifest
Pickup is scheduled against an approved manifest listing chemistry, pack count, mass and damage status.
- 2
Packaging supply
UN 3480 / UN 3481 approved containers, vermiculite and Class 9 labelling are supplied free on registration.
- 3
Collection & transit
ADR-class vehicles with trained hazmat crews and GPS telemetry move consignments to the yard.
- 4
Weighbridge intake
Consignments are weighed, photographed and reconciled against the manifest within 24 hours of arrival.
- 5
De-energising & sorting
Packs are discharged to safe state of charge and sorted by chemistry and destination plant.
- 6
Onward dispatch
Sorted material is dispatched to the assigned grading or refining plant with a full chain-of-custody record.
Where material goes next
| Role | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Grading & Diagnostics | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 400 km |
| Second-Life BESS Works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 644 km |
| Hydrometallurgical Refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 918 km |
| Integrated Recovery Campus | Hyderabad — Zaheerabad Recovery Campus | 1,030 km |
Local rules
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (BWMR) · Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards
The yard operates under Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board consent in a UPSIDA industrial area. It supports producers' obligations under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by recording custody for every unit it receives, which the downstream recycler uses when generating EPR evidence.
Before you book into Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
- Small loads are accepted but grouped into scheduled consolidated runs to keep costs down.
- Aggregators should list unit counts and battery types for each delivery.
- Strap e-rickshaw batteries together and protect terminals before loading.
- Any battery with swelling or electrolyte leakage must be declared and is kept apart on arrival.
Damaged or defective packs are handled under a separate quarantine protocol — flag them in the form and the team calls you back the same day.
Unnao, Uttar Pradesh site: common questions
How are e-rickshaw batteries valued at Unnao?
Batteries are valued after downstream grading, and settlement follows the measured result rather than a flat per-unit price.
Which areas does the Unnao yard cover?
Mainly Lucknow, Kanpur and the surrounding districts of central Uttar Pradesh.
What are the opening hours at Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 20:00, Saturday 08:00 – 16:00. Sunday: emergency and damaged-pack intake only, by prior booking.
How do I book a collection into Unnao, Uttar Pradesh?
Use the booking button on this page with pack counts, chemistry and condition. The despatch desk confirms a window within one working day and ships UN-approved packaging before collection.