The study presents an environmentally sustainable and methodical approach for germanium (Ge) reclamation from waste optical fibres. Cyphos IL 104 (diluted in toluene) was employed for the first time to facilitate Ge retrieval from these fibres. Leaching was conducted using 7 mol/L HCl, resulting in a leach liquor composition (mg/L) comprising Ge-112, Fe-389, Ca-88, Mg-155, and Si-87, sourced from the waste optical fibres. The determination of theoretical stages requisite to complete Ge extraction as well as subsequent stripping was validated through the construction of McCabe-Thiele plots. Counter-current assessments were also undertaken to validate the findings. The McCabe-Thiele diagrams indicated that Ge extraction achieved completeness at an A/O ratio of 3/1, requiring 2 extraction stages. Sodium hydroxide served as the stripping solution for Ge, showcasing quantitative stripping (at O/A = 2/1) necessitating 3 counter-current stripping stages for >99 % Ge recovery with high purity. Subsequently, germanium oxide (GeO2) was synthesized from the strip solution. The synthesized GeO2 underwent characterization via X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy. The outcomes establish the suitability of developed methodology for environmental, economic, and industrial benefits, showcasing its potential for broader applications in sustainable resource management.