Re-Wire

Live Demo: https://rewire-app1.vercel.app/

The Problem

E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, yet a massive 95% of it in India is handled by the unorganised, informal sector. This leads to severe environmental pollution, health hazards for informal workers, and a tremendous loss of valuable, recoverable raw materials like gold, copper, and rare earth elements. Furthermore, government regulations (E-Waste Rules 2022) mandate formal recycling targets, but authorized recyclers struggle to source steady, verifiable streams of e-waste directly from households.

The Solution

Re-Wire bridges the gap between households generating e-waste and formal, CPCB-authorised recyclers. We provide a structured, verifiable, and rewarding supply chain pipeline.

By using Re-Wire:

• Households are incentivised to dispose of their electronics responsibly through a transparent valuation engine and instant payouts.
• Recyclers get access to a consistent, sorted, and compliant stream of raw e-waste, helping them meet government-mandated EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) quotas without relying on unpredictable informal channels.

Key Features

For Households (Users)

• Real-time E-Waste Valuation: Instantly estimate the reward value of items based on category and weight before scheduling a pickup.
• Doorstep Scheduling: Request convenient, free doorstep pickups tailored to specific localities.
• Instant Wallet & Redemption: Earn Re-Wire points upon successful collection. Redeem points directly for cash via UPI bank transfer or convert them into digital vouchers for popular brands like Amazon, Swiggy, and Flipkart.

For Recyclers (Partners)

• Partner Dashboard: A dedicated interface to manage incoming requests, track monthly collection analytics, and monitor performance.
• Verified Leads: Access to pre-sorted, geo-located e-waste pickup requests from verified households.
• EPR Compliance Tools: Higher tier plans provide analytics and reporting to help formal businesses meet government quotas easily.

Architecture & Tech Stack

This project is built as a unified monorepo containing both the frontend and backend.

• Frontend: React, Vite, React Router, Vanilla CSS, Stripe Elements
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB (Mongoose), JWT Authentication, Stripe SDK
• Deployment: Vercel (Serverless Functions)

Local Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js v18 or higher
• MongoDB connection string

Setup

1. Clone the repository

2. Set up environment variables in the rewire-backend directory by creating a .env file with the following variables:

   PORT=5000
   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=your_stripe_secret_key
   

3. Install dependencies from the root directory:

   npm run install:all

4. Start the development servers:

   • Backend: Run npm run dev inside rewire-backend
   • Frontend: Run npm run dev inside rewire-app