Mumbai, October 3rd 2025: This Diwali, ReCircle, a pioneering waste recovery innovator, announces Mumbai’s largest Diwali Waste Collection Drive for the fifth year in a row. What started in 2021 with just 3,100 kg of collected waste has seen the impact multiply nearly every year – doubling and scaling up with the support of Mumbaikars. By 2024, the drive had recovered over 45,000 kg in a single season, and together across four years, more than 75,000 kg of dry waste has been diverted from landfills. This year, the campaign returns bigger, bolder, and more deeply rooted in communities across the city.
Over the past four years, it has been Mumbai’s spirit of community and responsibility that has powered this drive – from households and housing societies to schools, corporates, and local champions. Each edition has shown how Mumbaikars come together during Diwali not just to celebrate, but to take action for a cleaner, more sustainable city. This year’s drive builds on that momentum, aiming to inspire even more citizens to be part of the circular future.
Like every year, the proceeds from the recovered waste will be donated to St. Catherine of Siena School & Orphanage, supporting essential needs of children.
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Locations: Central & Western Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai
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Who Can Participate: Individuals, residential societies, schools, colleges, corporates, co-working spaces
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Types of waste: All types of dry waste including Paper; Plastic; Metal; Glass; Small E-waste; Textiles (clothes, bed linen); Footwear; Utensils
“Diwali is one of Mumbai’s most vibrant festivals, but the waste that follows often diminishes its glow. This year, we aim to turn that cycle around – making ‘Diwali ki Safai’ more than a ritual, but a movement that’s visible in every society, every street, and every home. It’s simple: each household’s effort adds up – dry waste not only reduces environmental burden, it powers livelihoods and supports children in need. Like every year, the proceeds from this drive will support St. Catherine of Siena School & Orphanage, helping provide essentials to children who need it most. By celebrating responsibly, Mumbaikars can light up lives far beyond their own homes,” said Rahul Nainani, CEO & Co-Founder, ReCircle.
