EPR Registration for E-Waste
EPR (Extended Producers
Responsibility) for e-waste refers to a set of regulatory compliances for every
Producer, Importer, Manufacturer and Recycler of e-waste in India.
The registration involves a
certain process that has to be done by logging in CPCB website via the EPR
portal.
By complying with EPR for
e-waste guidelines, Producers of end-of-life Electrical and Electronic
Equipment dispose of e-waste without harming ecology.
Some of these entities are
responsible for recycling e-waste operations in India as per the Second
Amendment of EWM Rule, 2023-
- Producers
- Recyclers
- Manufacturers
- Importers
of branded EEE
- Refurbishers
- Rebranders
- Bulk
Consumers
- EEE
sellers on popular E-commerce platforms
- Authorised
E-waste Collectors
- Dismantlers
Key Factors to Consider for
E-Waste Registration in 2024
Every stakeholder will now
require a valid EPR certificate for handling every kind of e-waste from
2024.
Any instances found that
defy this particular regulation will no longer be tolerated.
According to the Central
Pollution Control Board, it was quite lenient with the informal handlers of
e-waste.
However, the revised Second
Amendment to E-waste Management Rule, 2023 mentions that an EPR certificate is
mandatory for handling every kind of e-waste.
Let’s glide through the key highlights of the revised EWM Rule, 2023 applicable in 2024.
E-Waste Management Rule,
2023: Top
Highlights
- Producers
must take every responsibility for accumulated e-waste throughout its
lifecycle
- Every
importer, manufacturer and Brand owner must submit their quarterly
compliance report to CPCB or SPCB online
- The
submitted documents must have an authentic report that roadmaps the entire
process conducted by PIBOs for the disposal of e-waste
- The
Second Amendment to the EWM Rule mandates every Producer, Importer, and
Manufacturer to be covered under the Producers Category from now onwards.
Whereas, a separate category has been allotted for Recyclers
Before proceeding further,
let’s have a basic idea of EPR registration for E-Waste management in
2024.
Major Documents to Get EPR for E-Waste Certificate
- Adhar
Card of the Recycler/ Producer
- PAN
Card of Producer/ Recycler
- GST
Certificate
- Rent/Lease
agreement/ Proof of the ownership of the recycling plant
- Electricity
Bill
- Product
Details
- Manufacturer/Importer
Details
- Authorized
Signatory details
- Land Line Number
- Prescribed
Form and Documents
CBCB
Criteria to Get EPR for E-waste Registration: For Producers
- Quantity
(in terms of weight) of Electrical and Electronic Equipment sold in the
market for a specific period must be equal to the average end-of-life of
an EEE
- Applicable
Sales data of EEE has to be given in terms of weight in Metric tonnes
- Amount
of EEE quantity (as per weight) sold in the market since the beginning of
the sales
- Scanned
Copy of the Cover letter on letterhead requires the signature of an
authorised person only
- A
scanned copy must be duly signed by the authorised Producer and notarized
as per CPCB guidelines
- A
scanned copy of CA certificate mentioning the EEE quantity sold on the
market or imported for an FY in terms of Metric tons
- Details
of the plan, that the Producer must share for fulfilling the
responsibility assigned for the respective quarter
EPR Compliances for
E-waste: Key
Mandates for Recyclers
- Obtaining online registration as E-waste recycler on the CPCB online portal
- The type of Recycling activity like dismantling, processing, refurbishment or collection must be specified that is being undertaken
- Adequate infrastructure and equipment to handle eco-friendly e-waste operations
- Complying with CPCB guidelines for running an e-waste recycling facility
- Must adhere to CPCB emission and discharge standards to initiate e-waste recycling process
- Impose pollution control measures and standards to manage e-waste
- Must not defy CPCB standards for emission and discharge of waste generated from e-waste recycling
- Impose pollution control measures and waste management practice
- Employ trained personnel with expertise in e-waste handling and recycling
- Conduct time-to-time training on safety procedures and environmental guidelines
- Maintain accurate records of e-waste collected and received, processed and their proper disposal
- Generate an EPR certificate on the CPCB portal, indicating the e-waste quantity recycled and end products produced from it
- Maintaining transparent financial records of recycling activities and cost
- Submission of financial statements to CPCB as per instructed guidelines
- Actively cooperate with CPCB to run EPR for e waste compliance audits
- Engage with Producers and collaborate with PROs to ensure a steady supply of e-waste recycling
- Constantly
aware and educate Producers and Recyclers on the necessity of sustainable
e-waste recycling management
- Rule 5 Amendment implements the usage of approved destruction technologies for refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment production
- Revised Rule 7 Amendment mandates dead EEEs like end-of-life refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment must adhere to CPCB guidelines.
- The destruction of every EEE must not defy the approved destruction technology for managing e-waste
- Rule
14 of the Amendment highlights only EPR-certified entities are eligible
for handling the end products driven from e-waste recycling.
Conclusion
The EPR movement in India
has mandated every stakeholder associated with e-waste operations to comply
with the revised compliances mentioned under the E Waste Management Rule, 2023
as per the Second Amendment.
However, stay tuned with us
to know more about the informative CPCB updates mentioned under EPR for E-waste
Management Rule, 2023.