Greaves Ampere Magnus battery recycling in Changsari, Assam
Guwahati — Changsari North-East 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
5,000 TPA
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From Changsari, Assam
Where a Greaves Ampere Magnus pack goes from Changsari, Assam
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Intake at Changsari, Assam
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.
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Graded at Gurugram, Haryana
Modules travel 1,463 km to NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub 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 (1,425 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, 592 km away.
| Stage | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest grading bench | NCR — Gurugram Collection & Grading Hub | 1,463 km |
| Nearest second-life works | Nagpur — Butibori Second-Life Works | 1,425 km |
| Nearest refinery | Kolkata — Haldia Refining Works | 592 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 Changsari, Assam 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
Changsari, Assam site notes
- Onward transit takes longer than elsewhere because of distance and terrain.
- Batteries are held in monitored storage until a full load is assembled.
- Keep batteries protected from rain and humidity before collection.
- Declare any damage in advance so isolated storage is available.
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 Assam's state environmental consent regime and supports the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 by keeping custody records for every unit collected in the north-east.
Greaves Ampere Magnus in Changsari, Assam: common questions
Can I drop off a Greaves Ampere Magnus battery at Changsari, Assam?
Yes, by appointment. Guwahati — Changsari North-East 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 Changsari, Assam?
Intake at Changsari, Assam, then Graded at Gurugram, Haryana, 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 Changsari, Assam?
Share pack counts and condition. The despatch desk confirms a collection window within one working day and sends the right packaging.