Doko Recyclers

Doko Recyclers A social venture for sustainability, recycling for a zero-waste future.

Doko Recyclers was born out of a desire to manage the tall garbage heaps and overflowing landfills of Kathmandu. A social venture that aims to solve Nepal’s ever growing waste problem by streamlining the informal recycling industry. Our unique model for collection (from households, institutional/organizational clients, and existing Kabaadi-walas), modern and hygienic segregation and aggregation,

impact evaluation (conducting annual green audits) and high standards (ethical labor practices and fair prices) benefits everyone in the value chain while keeping Kathmandu clean and livable.

Have you ever noticed how many plastic bags, snack wrappers, straws, and disposable cups we use without thinking? These ...
12/08/2026

Have you ever noticed how many plastic bags, snack wrappers, straws, and disposable cups we use without thinking? These are often called low-value plastics because they are difficult to recycle and usually end up as waste.

You don’t have to be perfect. Just start with one small change:
Carry a reusable shopping bag.
Use a refillable water bottle and coffee cup.
Choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging.
Pack your lunch in a reusable container.
Enjoy your drinks without single-use straws and stirrers.
Say no to unnecessary single-use plastics.

Small choices made every day can make a big difference. By reducing our use of low-value plastics, we help keep our streets, rivers, parks, and communities cleaner for everyone.

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a cross-sectoral approach that aligns...
29/07/2026

What is Extended Producer Responsibility?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a cross-sectoral approach that aligns manufacturers, government and consumers toward sustainable packaging solutions. By integrating environmental costs into the market, it provides a feasible, market-friendly tool to manage end-of-life products responsibly.

Why EPR?
Nepal's Solid Waste Management (SWM) Act (2011) currently assigns waste management responsibility to local governments.
❖ Gaps: While federal laws and bans on thin plastics exist, many local authorities lack the institutional and financial capacity to provide effective services.
❖ Policy Transition: There is an increasing national dialogue and a shift toward formalizing EPR to address the approximately 4,900 tons of solid waste generated daily, of which 11–16% is plastic. By making producers responsible for end-of-life costs, it encourages the design of packaging that is easier to recycle or reuse.
❖ Resource Recovery: It provides a structured mechanism to fund the collection, transport, and recycling of materials that are otherwise not profitable to recover.

Thank you to the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal for your trust and partnership. Together, we're creating lasting impact...
20/07/2026

Thank you to the Embassy of Switzerland in Nepal for your trust and partnership. Together, we're creating lasting impact through responsible waste management and circular solutions.

The recent Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082 introduces an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) com...
15/07/2026

The recent Plastic Bag (Regulation and Control) Directive, 2082 introduces an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) component that mandates high-molecular (HM) plastic bag manufacturers to manage plastic waste equivalent to at least 10% of their total production. To discuss the implementation of this mandate and gather industry insights, Doko Foundation is organizing a series of Focus Group Discussions with HM plastic bag recyclers, manufacturers, collectors and relevant stakeholders. Below are glimpses from one of the discussions organized on July 8. This discussion is part of the Khumbu Loop Project, funded under the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) .meas Conventions, led by GRID-Arendal and Doko Foundation and implemented with support from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) .nepal

नेपाल सरकारद्वारा हालै जारी गरिएको प्लाष्टिक झोला (नियमन तथा नियन्त्रण) निर्देशिका, २०८२ मा विस्तारित उत्पादक दायित्व (EPR) अवधारणा समावेश गरिएको छ जसअन्तर्गत एच.एम. (HM) प्लाष्टिक झोला उत्पादकहरुले आफुले उत्पादन गरेको प्लाष्टिक झोलाको कम्तिमा दश प्रतिशत मात्रा हुने गरी प्लाष्टिक फोहरको व्यवस्थापन गर्नुपर्ने व्यवस्था समावेश गरिएको छ। यसै विषयमा छलफल गर्न एवं उद्योग व्यवसायीहरुको रायसुझाव लिनका लागि डोको फाउण्डेशनले एच.एम प्लाष्टिक झोला पुनःप्रशोधनकर्ता, उत्पादक, संकलनकर्ता तथा अन्य सम्बन्धित सरोकारवालाहरूसँग केन्द्रित समूह छलफल कार्यक्रमहरू चरणवद्ध रुपमा आयोजना गरिरहेको छ। बासेल, रोटरड्याम र स्टकहोम (BRS) महासन्धिअन्तर्गत आर्थिक सहयोगमा ग्रिड ऐरेन्डल र डोको फाउण्डेशनको संयुक्त नेतृत्वमा र सगरमाथा प्रदुषण नियन्त्रण समितिको सहयोगमा सञ्चालित खुम्बु लुप (KhuMbu Loop) परियोजनाअन्तर्गत यो छलफल कार्यक्रम कार्यान्वयन गरिएको हो। उक्त छलफलमध्ये वि.सं. २०८२ साल असार २४ गते बुधबारका दिन आयोजना गरिएको एक कार्यक्रमका केही झलकहरू तल प्रस्तुत गरिएको छ।

465 trees. One shared promise.On July 5th, we gathered at Godawari, Lalitpur - not just to plant trees, but to honor a p...
09/07/2026

465 trees. One shared promise.

On July 5th, we gathered at Godawari, Lalitpur - not just to plant trees, but to honor a pledge made by over a thousand runners on World Environment Day.
Alongside the District Forest Office Godawari, UN House in Nepal, Fonepay, ACCA, Hotel Barahi, Dharma Adventures, and the Swiss Embassy, we turned every step run into a sapling rooted in the ground.
This is what Run for the Environment means — a movement that doesn't end at the finish line.

08/07/2026

A milestone worth celebrating! 🎉

Doko Recyclers is now ISO 14001:2015 Certified. This achievement reflects our commitment to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement as we work towards a cleaner, more circular future.

Here's to raising the standard - every step of the way. ♻️

Introducing the KhuMbu loop project, funded under the The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and led by GRID-Are...
26/06/2026

Introducing the KhuMbu loop project, funded under the The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions and led by GRID-Arendal and Doko Foundation and implemented with support from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee(SPCC) .The project is designed to strengthen Nepal’s capacity to implement the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments by creating an Extended Producer Responsibility system to support policymakers in managing plastic packaging waste. A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will also be piloted in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality targeting high-altitude tourism hubs of Lukla and Namche.

Project Goals
❖ Standardized fee, methodology and reporting guidelines for producers and importers
❖ A system to track plastic packaging and process refunds
❖ Training for local governments and waste handlers in circular economy planning

Plastic waste has been a major issue in Lukla, with studies showing approx. 15% of the region's waste consists of plasti...
21/06/2026

Plastic waste has been a major issue in Lukla, with studies showing approx. 15% of the region's waste consists of plastic.

At a recent Doko Recyclers facility visit, Pankaj Panjiyar emphasized the critical issue of plastic packaging pollution and introduced the KhuMbu Loop project. Funded under the The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions , the KhuMbu Loop project is jointly led by GRID-Arendal and the Doko Foundation. The initiative is designed to strengthen Nepal’s capacity to implement the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments by establishing an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system to manage plastic packaging waste.

The project was introduced during a recent visit by the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP) team to Doko's Material Recovery Facility. The event brought together regional participants from SAARC nations and industry peers working in waste management and the circular economy. Organized under the PLEASE (Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia) Project, the visit included tour of Doko’s Material Recovery Facility and Plastic Recovery Facility.

21/06/2026

Good people, great views, and even better memories!

Our Pokhara team enjoyed a refreshing day out at Dhiki Dada Resort - filled with laughter, team bonding, delicious food, and moments to remember.

Here's a glimpse of our picnic and the amazing team spirit !

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Sano Thimi, Bhaktapur
Kathmandu
44811

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Telephone

977-9802044421

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