PickMyWaste organized a residential e-waste collection drive at Purva Fountain Square, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, helping residents of the society dispose of their unused electronics responsibly and contributing to a cleaner, greener community.

PickMyWaste e-waste collection booth in Bengaluru.

Every big environmental movement starts with one group of people who are ready to take the first step.

PickMyWaste partnered with the residents of Purva Fountain Square, Marathahalli, Bengaluru on June 13, 2026, to organize a household e-waste collection drive. The goal was to encourage responsible disposal, raise awareness in the community, and promote long-term recycling.

The initiative was organized to help citizens safely dispose of unused electronics, obsolete gadgets, cables, chargers, appliances and other forms of household e-waste that sometimes just keep lying inside our homes for years. Rather than dumping these things, which end up in landfills or informal recycling streams, the locals opted for a responsible and organized collection approach.

The drive resulted in the collection of approximately 350 kg of e-waste from 300+ participating residents by the end of the drive. This event marks an important milestone in our objective to make domestic e-waste collection simple, accessible and ecologically responsible.

Event Overview

A small step by one society, a meaningful step for the environment.

The campaign to collect residential e-waste highlighted the importance of societies and communities in properly disposing of waste. Proper education, clear communication and easy pickup can move unused electronic devices out of cabinets, drawers and storage rooms and into proper recycling channels.

Why Was This E-Waste Drive Important?

Most urban homes have unused electronic items stored away for years. These may include old mobile phones, chargers, cables, laptops, keyboards, adapters, batteries, headphones, kitchen appliances and other small electronic devices.

Many people recognize large appliances as e-waste, but smaller items are often ignored. A broken charger, a damaged cable or an underused adapter may seem harmless, but when disposed of with regular rubbish, these objects can contribute to environmental contamination.

It contains materials that can be ethically collected, but it may also contain components that require safe handling.

The event promoted the view that unused electronics should not be considered regular rubbish but precious resources that should be collected, processed and recycled through proper channels.

Convenience is one of the main issues in home e-waste collection. Many individuals want to get rid of old devices properly because they are unaware of the drop-off locations or the process for large appliances.

To tackle this issue, PickMyWaste devised a simple collecting experience within the society’s premises. The collection booth offered a prominent and accessible location for the residents to come by, ask questions, give their e-waste and understand the need for appropriate disposal.

The team also assisted people with advice about what things might be collected, how the procedure worked, and why electronic garbage should not be mixed up with typical household waste.

Residents were encouraged to bring various unused and damaged electronic items, including:

PickMyWaste e-waste categories infographic showing old and damaged electronics accepted for recycling including laptops, computers, batteries, household appliances and mobile devices.
Know what e-waste you can recycle and help keep valuable resources out of landfills.

This helped residents understand that e-waste is not limited only to large electronic appliances. Even small items stored in drawers can become part of a responsible recycling process.

A small portion of e-waste collected during the PickMyWaste e-waste collection drive at Purva Fountain Square in Marathahalli, Bengaluru, where approximately 350 kg of electronic waste was responsibly collected for recycling.
What you see here is only a fraction of the e-waste collected.

Doorstep Support for Larger E-Waste Items

A central collection booth at societies is handy for small goods, but bigger appliances need more support. Items such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and televisions are difficult for residents to carry on their own.

So our society drive model includes doorstep collection support wherever required, based on resident requests and society approval. This helps elderly residents, busy families and residents with heavy appliances participate without difficulty.

Doorstep support is especially important because many large electronic items remain unused in homes only because residents do not have a convenient way to move them.

This reduction in difficulty will help recover more e-waste properly and keep it out of the hands of informal or dangerous disposal methods.

Community Participation and Resident Engagement

The Purva Fountain Square drive was not just a collection activity. It was also a way of getting people involved in the neighborhood.

People asked how to get rid of electronic waste, how much things are worth, the recycling methods, and their environmental impact. The experience raised awareness about ethical disposal and gave people a deeper understanding of how to get rid of old electronics.

These drives also help with positive brand recall. When residents are part of a systematic, open and professional process, they are more likely to support future recycling initiatives and encourage others in the community to join in as well.

Residents participating in the PickMyWaste e-waste collection drive at Purva Fountain Square, Marathahalli, Bengaluru by submitting electronic waste for responsible recycling and receiving reusable tote bags.
Every device handed over represents a conscious choice to protect the environment through responsible e-waste recycling.

Environmental Impact of the Drive

The Purva Fountain Square e-waste collection drive had a measurable impact on the community.

PickMyWaste Environmental Impact Dashboard infographic showing estimated environmental benefits of 350 kg of e-waste collected, including CO2 emissions avoided, energy saved, water conserved, landfill diversion, materials recovered and recycling impact metrics.
Every kilogram of e-waste recycled contributes to a cleaner environment. Our Impact Dashboard estimates the positive environmental outcomes created through responsible e-waste collection and recycling.

Each kilogram of e-waste collected through such drives helps reduce the risk of improper disposal. It also helps resource recovery by enabling valuable materials from electronic waste to flow into responsible recycling systems.

The event demonstrated how one residential society can make a difference in a cleaner urban environment when awareness, convenience and the right collection systems come together.

From One Society Drive to a Larger Movement

The Purva Fountain Square drive is a wonderful example of how residential societies can become active partners in environmental responsibility.

E-waste management is not only the responsibility of businesses or government bodies. Households and communities also play a vital role because a large amount of electronic waste is generated inside homes.

By organizing local e-waste collection drives, societies can:

  • Reduce electronic clutter inside homes
  • Prevent unsafe disposal of old electronics
  • Create awareness among residents
  • Support responsible recycling
  • Encourage sustainable habits
  • Build cleaner and more responsible communities

PickMyWaste aims to make this process easier for apartment societies, RWAs, communities and residential associations across Bengaluru and other cities.

Key Takeaway from the Purva Fountain Square Drive

The biggest lesson from the Purva Fountain Square event is simple: residents are willing to participate when responsible e-waste disposal is made convenient, transparent and accessible.

Many people want to do the right thing, but they need the right system. A well-organized society drive brings that system directly to their doorstep.

E-waste collection can be a regular sustainability activity for residential communities with proper communication, on ground support and professional handling.

Organise an E-Waste Collection Drive in your Society

If your apartment society, RWA, gated community or residential association wants to organize an e-waste collection drive, PickMyWaste can help you plan and execute a professional e-waste collection drive.

We support residential communities through:

  • Society e-waste collection drives
  • Doorstep e-waste pickup support
  • Collection booth setup
  • Awareness posters and communication material
  • Collection of small and large electronic waste
  • Battery waste collection support
  • Responsible recycling coordination
  • Post-drive impact summary

Whether your society has old laptops, chargers, cables, appliances, batteries, desktops, monitors or unused household electronics, PickMyWaste can help you dispose of them responsibly.

Want to organize an e-waste collection drive in your society?

Contact PickMyWaste to plan a secure, convenient and responsible residential e-waste collection drive for your community.

What is an e-waste collection drive?

An e-waste collection drive is a planned initiative where residents, offices, educational institutions, or organizations can safely dispose of unwanted electronic waste such as laptops, computers, mobile phones, printers, batteries, monitors, cables, and household appliances. PickMyWaste ensures that all collected e-waste is handled through authorized recycling processes in compliance with environmental regulations.

What types of e-waste does PickMyWaste collect?

PickMyWaste accepts a wide range of electronic waste, including: Laptops, Desktop Computers, Servers, Mobile Phones, Tablets, Keyboards and Mouse, Monitors, Printers, Hard Drives, Routers, UPS Systems, Batteries, Washing Machines, Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Televisions, Kitchen Appliances, Chargers, Cables, Small Electronic Devices etc.

Does PickMyWaste organize e-waste collection drives for residential societies?

Yes. PickMyWaste specializes in organizing residential e-waste collection drives for apartments, gated communities, housing societies, and residential associations across Bengaluru. We manage everything from awareness posters and registrations to collection, logistics, and responsible recycling.

Does PickMyWaste provide corporate e-waste collection services?

Yes. We work with businesses, IT companies, startups, industries, educational institutions, hospitals, and government organizations to collect and recycle obsolete IT assets and electronic equipment securely and responsibly.
Our corporate services include the following: Corporate E-Waste Collection, IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), Secure Data, Destruction, Bulk E-Waste Pickup, Battery Recycling, EPR Compliance Support etc.

What is IT Asset Disposition (ITAD)?

IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) is the secure process of collecting, sanitizing, refurbishing, recycling, or disposing of obsolete IT equipment while ensuring complete data security and regulatory compliance.
PickMyWaste offers professional ITAD solutions for the following: Servers, Laptops, Desktop Computers, Storage Devices, Networking Equipment, Enterprise IT Infrastructure etc.

Does PickMyWaste provide secure data destruction?

Yes. Protecting sensitive business information is one of our highest priorities. We provide secure data destruction services for hard drives, SSDs, storage devices, and enterprise IT equipment before recycling.

Why should e-waste never be thrown into regular garbage?

Electronic waste contains valuable materials that can be recovered through recycling, but it may also contain hazardous substances that require proper handling. Disposing of e-waste through authorized recycling helps reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, support the circular economy, and minimize environmental impact.

How can my apartment or residential society organize an e-waste collection drive?

Organizing a drive with PickMyWaste is simple:
1. Contact our team.
2. Choose a suitable collection date.
3. We provide promotional materials and resident awareness support.
4. Our team sets up the collection booth.
5. Residents submit their e-waste.
6. The collected items are transported for responsible recycling.

Does PickMyWaste provide bulk e-waste pickup?

Yes. We offer scheduled bulk e-waste pickup services for offices, warehouses, industries, educational institutions, residential societies, and commercial establishments.

How does e-waste recycling support ESG and sustainability goals?

Responsible e-waste recycling helps organizations reduce landfill waste, recover valuable materials, improve resource efficiency, support environmental compliance, and contribute to ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives.
PickMyWaste also assists businesses in aligning their recycling efforts with broader environmental responsibility objectives.