A practical guide to recycling high-value Li-ion batteries and printed circuit boards (PCBs) responsibly through Punarchakar's doorstep pickup service.
Identifying Li-ion battery chemistries
The three common Li-ion chemistries we accept are LFP (lithium iron phosphate), NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) and LCO (lithium cobalt oxide). Cell labels and pack stickers usually print the chemistry; EV and stationary storage packs are most often LFP or NMC, while consumer electronics like phones and laptops typically contain LCO.
How to prepare batteries safely
- Tape exposed terminals with non-conductive electrical tape.
- Keep damaged or swollen cells in a fireproof container away from other scrap.
- Group cells by chemistry when possible — it speeds up rate calculation.
- Never puncture, crush or incinerate Li-ion cells.
High-grade PCB sorting
Server, networking and telecom boards carry the highest precious-metal density. Separate them from low-grade consumer boards (TV, audio) for better per-kg rates. Remove obvious steel brackets and aluminium heatsinks where easy — they're recycled separately.
Book a doorstep pickup
Once sorted, head to the home page to pick a category, see the instant per-kg rate, and schedule a Punarchakar pickup at your doorstep.