Greaves Ampere Magnus battery recycling in Khordha, Odisha
Bhubaneswar — Khordha Collection Yard takes whole Greaves Ampere Magnus packs straight from fleets, dealers and workshops. Packs are weighed, de-energised and logged here before modules move on for grading or refining.
Pack value at 80% SOH
99 USD
Hybrid Split
Second-life share
47%
At 80% SOH
Site capacity
6,500 TPA
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Cities served
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From Khordha, Odisha
Where a Greaves Ampere Magnus pack goes from Khordha, Odisha
- 1
Intake at Khordha, Odisha
Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage. Each pack is weighed, photographed and discharged below 30% state of charge.
- 2
Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh
Modules travel 1,064 km to Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant for capacity, resistance and impedance testing across all 2 modules.
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Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra
At 80% SOH about 47% of the pack qualifies for reuse and goes to Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works (700 km). Limited — accelerated manganese dissolution caps second-life warranty terms at 36 months.
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Refined at Haldia, West Bengal
Remaining modules are shredded to black mass and refined at Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works, 331 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | Indore — Pithampur Grading Plant | 1,064 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 700 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 331 km |
Inside the Greaves Ampere Magnus battery
The Greaves Ampere Magnus (2021) carries a 3.4 kWh LMO / LMO-NMC Pouch pack with 2 modules at 60 V, weighing roughly 28 kg. Legacy manganese-rich pouch packs common in early two- and three-wheeler fleets across South Asia.
| Service year | SOH | Grade | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | 95.5% | A — BESS ready | USD 123 |
| Year 4 | 91.2% | A — BESS ready | USD 119 |
| Year 6 | 86.9% | A — BESS ready | USD 114 |
| Year 8 | 82.6% | B — Second life | USD 104 |
| Year 10 | 78.3% | B — Second life | USD 96 |
What the chemistry means here
How it ages
LMO's weak point is manganese dissolution, which speeds up at elevated temperature and damages the anode. Packs that lived in hot climates without active cooling typically fade faster.
Thermal behaviour
Manganese spinel is more thermally stable than nickel-rich cathodes, but blended LMO-NMC pouch cells still vent flammable gas when abused, and older packs may have weaker protection electronics.
Handling LMO Pouch
Collecting a Greaves Ampere Magnus pack
3.4 kWh, 2 modules, about 28 kg — this is how the Khordha, Odisha team plans the job.
Removal
Removable packs are unclipped by hand; fixed packs are removed at the dealer bench with the frame supported.
Packaging
Packs travel in UN-approved steel or plastic cages with non-conductive dividers, typically dozens per cage.
Consolidation
Dealer and swap-station returns are aggregated at a single point so one collection clears many units.
Before the truck arrives
- Tape terminals and connectors on every pack
- Separate swollen or dropped packs into their own container
- Record serials in a single list per cage
- Store below 30% charge away from charging racks
Khordha, Odisha site notes
- Small volumes are grouped into scheduled consolidated runs.
- Declare battery type and quantity when booking.
- Pack batteries so they cannot move during transit.
- Damaged units are isolated immediately on arrival.
What this pack yields
lithium
0.24 kg
nickel
0.51 kg
cobalt
0.07 kg
manganese
1.49 kg
copper
0.94 kg
aluminium
1.06 kg
Refining-route estimate at 80% SOH. Measured module health on the bench sets the final split.
Rules in India
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (BWMR)
Regulator: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards
The yard operates under Odisha Pollution Control Board consent within an IDCO industrial estate, and supports producers' obligations under the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by keeping unit-level custody records.
Greaves Ampere Magnus in Khordha, Odisha: common questions
Can I drop off a Greaves Ampere Magnus battery at Khordha, Odisha?
Yes, by appointment. Bhubaneswar — Khordha Collection Yard accepts whole Greaves Ampere Magnus packs; book a collection or a drop-off slot so the site can prepare packaging and paperwork.
What happens to Greaves Ampere Magnus modules after Khordha, Odisha?
Intake at Khordha, Odisha, then Graded at Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, then Second life at Butibori, Maharashtra, then Refined at Haldia, West Bengal. At 80% SOH roughly 47% of the pack goes to second life and the rest is refined.
How should a Greaves Ampere Magnus pack be prepared for pickup?
Tape terminals and connectors on every pack. Separate swollen or dropped packs into their own container. Record serials in a single list per cage. Store below 30% charge away from charging racks.
Which rules apply to Greaves Ampere Magnus recycling in India?
Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 (BWMR), overseen by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and State Pollution Control Boards. Retired packs move as hazardous goods by road under central motor vehicle rules, and export needs Basel-compliant permissions.
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Retiring Greaves Ampere Magnus packs near Khordha, Odisha?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.