# Chile telecom sustainability and e-waste recycling

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chile-telecom-sustainability-and-e-waste-recycling
> Updated: 2026-07-30T22:32:40.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026, telecommunications company Entel was highlighted for leading Chile's telecom sector in a sustainability ranking, underscoring its environmental credentials.

Later that month, Chile broadened its e‑waste recycling framework through the TRAEE initiative, adding twelve major retailers and manufacturers. Entel, partnering with Midas Chile, launched a circular collection route in the Metropolitan Region to gather used mobile phones, tablets and chargers, aiming to recycle or reuse at least 20% of its sold devices by 2030. The program reflects the country's effort to improve its low e‑waste recycling rate of 3.4% and aligns with the upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility law.

Together, the snapshots show Entel moving from being recognized for sustainability performance to actively implementing concrete e‑waste collection actions as part of Chile's broader waste‑management push.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Chile expands e‑waste recycling as firms join TRAEE and Entel launches collection route

Chile's e‑waste recycling expands as 12 firms join the TRAEE collective system under the REP law, while Entel rolls out a city‑wide collection route to gather unused phones, tablets and chargers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-expands-ewaste-recycling-as-firms-join-traee-and-entel-launches-collection-route

### 2026-07-10: Entel leads Chile telecom sector in sustainability ranking

Entel topped Chile’s Brinca‑UAI sustainability ranking, highlighting strong ESG performance and programs like digital inclusion and electronics recycling.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/entel-leads-chile-telecom-sector-in-sustainability-ranking

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