What are the 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

Doko Recyclers

Home
Nepal
Kathmandu
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.

15/09/2026

Got questions about waste management? We’ve got answers!
From how Doko’s services work to what happens to your recyclables after collection, we’re answering the questions we hear most often.
Stay tuned and let’s make waste management simpler, together ♻️

08/09/2026

Building a Sustainable Future Together! ♻️

We are pleased to share the successful collaboration between Doko Recyclers and Lions 325S to promote responsible e-waste management and encourage sustainable practices within the community.

🤝 MOU Signed: June 12, 2026

📍 Collection Centre Established:
On August 9, 2026, an e-waste collection centre was established at the Lions 325S Office, Gyaneshwor, by Bhuwan Chalise, E-waste Manager, Doko Recyclers, and Binay Basnet , Past District Governor, Lions 325S.

♻️ Collection Activity:
On August 21, 2026, the first e-waste collection activity was conducted during the First Area Meeting organized by Area-1, Lions 325S

📦 Total E-waste Collected: 31.14 kg

This initiative demonstrates the power of collaboration in creating accessible channels for responsible e-waste disposal while raising awareness about the importance of proper recycling and resource recovery.

Together, let’s Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle for a cleaner and more sustainable future. 🌍💚

06/09/2026

Doko Foundation has officially signed a landmark MoU to launch Nepal’s first-ever Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for PET bottles in the Khumbu region.

This landmark partnership between Doko Foundation, SPCC and Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality introduces a reward system for returning PET bottles- preventing plastic litter in this ecologically sensitive region. By turning waste into incentives, this scheme protects our mountains while empowering companies to follow Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Role of the organizations:

🔹 Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality: Oversight, policy support and monitoring.
🔹 Doko Foundation: Designing the technical system framework.
🔹 SPCC: Operational lead on the ground.

डोको फाउण्डेशनले खुम्बु क्षेत्रमा पेट बोतलका लागि नेपालको पहिलो जम्मा फिर्ता प्रणाली (Deposit Return Scheme DRS) सञ्चालनमा ल्याउन एक ऐतिहासिक समझदारी पत्र (MoU) मा औपचारिक रूपमा हस्ताक्षर गरेको छ।
डोको फाउण्डेशन, सगरमाथा प्रदुषण नियन्त्रण समिति र खुम्बु पासाङल्हामु गाउँपालिकाबीचको यस उल्लेखनीय साझेदारीले पेट बोतल फिर्ता गर्ने उपभोक्तालाई प्रोत्साहनस्वरूप केही रकम प्रदान गर्ने प्रणालीको सुरुवात गरेको छ, जसले पारिस्थितिकीयरूपमा संवेदनशील यस क्षेत्रमा प्लाष्टिकजन्य फोहरलाई चक्रीय अर्थतन्त्रमा समावेश गर्न समेत योगदान पुर्‍याउनेछ।
फोहरलाई प्रोत्साहनमा रूपान्तरण गर्दै, यस प्रणालीले हाम्रा हिमालहरूको संरक्षणमा योगदान पुर्‍याउनुका साथै उत्पादक, वितरक, ब्राण्डहरूलाई आफ्ना उत्पादनहरूको उपभोगपश्चात् उत्पन्न हुने फोहरको व्यवस्थापनमा विस्तारित उत्पादक दायित्व (EPR) का सिद्धान्तअनुरूप जिम्मेवारी लिन प्रोत्साहित गर्दछ।

संस्थाहरुको भूमिका
१. खुम्बु पासाङल्हामु गाउँपालिका: नीतिगत सहयोग, सुपरिवेक्षण, निरीक्षण तथा अनुगमन।
२. डोको फाउण्डेशन: प्राविधिक प्रणालीको विकास तथा डिजाइन।
३. सगरमाथा प्रदुषण नियन्त्रण समिति (SPCC): स्थलगत सञ्चालनको नेतृत्व।

02/09/2026

While high-value polymers such as PET and HDPE have established recovery chains in Nepal, Low-Value Plastics (LVP) including multi-layered packaging (MLP), thin films, and laminated sachets often bypass the circular economy due to their complex composition and low market value. These materials require technical solutions beyond traditional mechanical recycling.

Nepal is therefore moving toward an Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) approach, using industrial-scale technologies to divert LVP from landfills through three key tiers:

1. Advanced Material Recovery & Mechanical Processing
LVP is sorted in automated or semi-automated facilities, then shredded and cleaned to remove contaminants. The processed material can undergo compression molding using heat and pressure to produce durable, water-resistant poly-boards and industrial pallets as alternatives to timber.

2. Thermal Recovery through Co-Processing
Complex MLP that cannot be mechanically separated can be used as Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) in cement kilns. Temperatures exceeding 1,400°C break down polymers while recovering their calorific energy to replace coal, helping reduce industrial carbon emissions and divert difficult plastics from landfills.

Overall, LVP management in Nepal is shifting from a sanitation challenge to an engineering and economic opportunity. Investment in ISWM facilities that prioritize material and thermal recovery can reduce environmental impacts, protect ecosystems, and support greater industrial self-reliance.

27/08/2026

Our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the recent flash floods in Nepal 🕊️

19/08/2026

We’re proud to share Area Welfare Centre, Bagmati’s experience with Doko Recyclers and the impact of our partnership. Together, we’re turning responsible waste management into meaningful action by transforming waste into valuable resources and creating a more sustainable future ♻️

17/08/2026

Doko Foundation is proud to collaborate with international and local partners to implement the Khumbu Loop Project.

- The Secretariat of The Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS) mobilized funding for the project from the Norwegian Retailers' Environment Fund and provides technical and advisory support. This collaboration helps ensure that project activities contribute to strengthening Nepal’s capacity to implement the Basel Convention Plastic Waste Amendments.

- GRID-Arendal , an environmental non-profit based in Norway, is co-leading the project alongside Doko Foundation. GRID-Arendal provides essential technical expertise, helps bridge local realities with global scientific research and national policy, and develops recommendations to align the project's work with international best practices.

- The Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) , based in Lukla, works closely with Doko Foundation to implement the project on the ground. SPCC helps contextualize project findings based on local realities and manages the field operations for the pilot Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for plastic waste.

- Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality, our partner municipality, provides local government leadership and governance, helping to ensure that the DRS and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) approaches are integrated into local public policy and implementation.

- The Ministry of Agriculture, Forests and Environment supports efforts to advance the development of Nepal’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.

Stay tuned for further project updates!

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.

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.

Address

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

Website

http://www.dokorecyclers.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Doko Recyclers posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Doko Recyclers: