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Take back & Recycling FAQ

Recycling for a Greener World

Mi India Product Take-back & Recycling Program

In our commitment to ensure a greener tomorrow, Mi is offering an e-waste take-back & recycling service that adheres to the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India. To act responsibly towards the environment, we have pledged to recycle electronic items, such as mobiles, power banks, speakers, headphones, etc. that are intended to be discarded as waste by the consumer. When an electronic product reaches the end of its life, we take it back and recycle it. All Mi products are RoHS compliant. Find RoHS declaration.

We believe that saving the environment is a shared responsibility between us and our consumers. Our Product Take Back & Recycling Program is an e-waste management initiative towards reducing the environmental impact of our products. Join us as we venture to save the environment!

HOW DOES THE TAKE BACK PROGRAM WORK?

Simply fill out the e-waste recycling form after logging into your Mi Account. Our Authorised e-waste recycler will contact you to pick up e-waste from your location.

WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?

Under E-Waste Management & Handling Rules 2016, we will accept and recycle all mobile phones, power banks, chargers, speakers, headphones, and other electronic products sold in India, irrespective of their brand. It is advisable that you secure and erase all the data in your electronic devices before depositing them with us. Notwithstanding anything contained herein Mi India, its Affiliates’ or its agents and representatives are not responsible for the breach or loss of any of your data.

DO I HAVE TO PAY TO GET MY ELECTRONICS RECYCLED?

Consumers do not have to pay any fee to recycle products sold in India.

WILL I GET ANY MONETARY BENEFIT/DISCOUNT BY GIVING BACK THE UNUSED PRODUCTS IN THIS TAKEBACK AND RECYCLING PROGRAM?

A discount coupon worth ₹100 for every pickup request will be added to your registered Mi account once your phone(s) is successfully picked up. Coupon will be applicable on minimum purchase value of ₹ 1000 only on accessories. Please note that coupons will only be given to customers who provide complete phone units only, not spare parts or other products. Customers will get coupons within 14 days of the pickup date. Mi India shall reserve the right to issue or reject the coupons at its sole discretion.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO COLLECT MY PRODUCTS?

Mi India’s authorized recycler will contact you within 7 days. Products will be collected within 15 days of raising the pickup request. Collection time will vary depending on your Area. If products are not collected within 15 days, please contact our Authorized e-waste recycler on email at epr.takeback@tes-amm.net

For more information on e-waste efforts by Xiaomi please visit: https://www.mi.com/in/service/support/ewastetakeback.html