EPR for Waste Tyres
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India discards a significant volume of tyres every year, and waste tyre management is now regulated under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules along with the 2022 amendment introducing mandatory EPR for Waste Tyres.
Centralized registration is now essential for tyre waste management
Producers, recyclers and retreaders must register on the CPCB centralized EPR portal to continue their operations. The system enables submission of tyre quantities introduced into the market and generation of EPR obligations.
2022 Amendment Framework
The 2022 amendment made Extended Producer Responsibility mandatory for waste tyres and activated schedule-based obligations through the CPCB portal.
Waste Tyre Utilization Regime
Waste tyre management now operates under an EPR structure for utilization, recycling, retreading and environmentally sound handling.
Online Obligation Module
Producers submit online information related to the quantity of tyres introduced into the market and the generation of corresponding EPR obligations.
Overview of the Registration under EPR for Waste Tyres
The centralized portal for the waste tyre management system has become active and all stakeholders including producers, recyclers and retreaders must register themselves to continue operations in the country.
India discards large quantities of tyres each year, while additional waste tyres are also brought in for recycling and processing.
The legal framework originates from the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016 and was strengthened by the 2022 amendment.
Registration on the CPCB centralized EPR portal is mandatory for producers, recyclers and retreaders to continue compliant operations.
The current obligation system is focused on online submission of tyre quantities introduced in the market and generation of EPR liability.
Every stakeholder category must be properly aligned
If an entity functions across multiple categories such as producer, recycler or retreader, the registration and compliance approach must be handled separately for each.
Obligations of Producer under EPR for Waste Tyres
Under the 2022 rules, EPR applies to producers, including manufacturers, importers and brand owners dealing in tyres and tyre-linked products introduced into the market.
Producers are responsible for recycling waste tyres equivalent to the weight of new tyres manufactured or imported in the relevant previous year, while importers of waste tyres have separate full-obligation treatment.
Domestic Manufacturers
Entities manufacturing and selling new tyres domestically are covered within the producer responsibility regime.
Brand Owners & Sellers
Entities selling under their brand tyres manufactured by others also fall within the obligation structure.
Import-Linked Categories
Sellers of imported new tyres, importers of vehicles fitted with new tyres and waste tyre importers are included in the EPR system.
Manufactures and sells new tyres domestically
Sells domestically under its brand tyres made by other suppliers
Sells imported new tyres
Imports vehicles fitted with new tyres
Automobile manufacturers importing tyres for domestically sold vehicles
Imports waste tyres
Role of Recyclers in the EPR Regime
Producers must fulfil their EPR obligations through online purchase of EPR credits or retreading credits from registered recyclers and retreaders of waste tyres.
Reclaimed Rubber may be produced through compliant recycling processes.
Crumb Rubber and Crumb Rubber Modified Bitumen (CRMB) are recognised end-use outputs.
Recovered carbon black is also part of the recognized recovery output chain.
Pyrolysis oil or char are referenced outputs, but import of waste tyres for producing pyrolysis oil or char is prohibited.
| Year | Recycling Targets in Weight |
|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 35% of the quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2020-2021 |
| 2023-24 | 70% of the quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2021-2022 |
| 2024-25 | 100% of the quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2022-2023 |
Manufacturing & Import Data Submission Logic
Businesses established in different financial years need to submit manufacturing or import quantities from the applicable year onward, and new producers must accurately disclose data through the portal mechanism.
Businesses that have not yet carried out any manufacture or import should mention 0 (Zero) in the manufacturing data submission table.
Businesses before FY 2019-20
Manufactured or imported quantity is to be provided from FY 2019-20 onwards.
Businesses established in FY 2020-21
Manufactured or imported quantity is to be provided from the year of establishment onward.
New Producers with No Activity Yet
Where no manufacture or import has yet occurred, zero should be specifically entered in the relevant data fields.
General Instructions for All Entities
The application and documents uploaded on the CPCB portal should be accurate, verified and uniform, especially with respect to category selection, addresses and supporting records.
Upload a formal cover letter on company letterhead signed by the authorized person and sealed
Applicants may opt for multiple producer categories based on actual business activities
All uploaded documents should carry a uniform address matching the registration form
Provide accurate and verified manufacturing and import data
Supporting documents should be available in the producer’s office for verification at any time
CPCB and SPCB officials may verify supporting documentation whenever required
Required Documents for Registration for EPR for Waste Tyres
The applicant should provide plant-specific and company-level documents in the prescribed format, including manufacturing, composition and identity records.
Plant Details
Manufacturing plant details must be provided in the CPCB-prescribed format.
Authentic Data Undertaking
A formal undertaking regarding submission of authentic data is required.
Company Identity Records
PAN, GST, CIN, Aadhaar of authorized person and office address details should be ready.
Covering letter
Undertaking regarding submission of authentic data
Tyre composition in Excel format
Plant-wise manufacturing data in Excel format
PAN card of the company
GST number of the company
IEC number of the company in case of import
CIN number of the company
Aadhaar card of the authorized person
Address of the head office of the company in India
Stages in the Registration Process of EPR for Waste Tyres
The registration workflow includes sign-up, submission, scrutiny, resolution of query, final registration and periodic renewal.
Registration and submission of application
The applicant signs up on the portal to obtain login credentials. After successful submission of the registration form, an application number is generated for future reference.
Scrutiny of application and query resolution
CPCB examines the documents and submissions made by the applicant. Any shortcomings are conveyed through the portal and intimation is sent to the authorized person.
Final registration for EPR for waste tyres
If the registration form is complete, the applicant gets registered on the portal and CPCB issues a registration number within 15 days of receiving the completed form.
Validity and renewal cycle
The registration remains valid for two years and must be renewed after every two years in line with its validity.
Penalties for Failing to Register for EPR for Waste Tyres
Entities covered under the Hazardous Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2022 may face prosecution under the Environment (Protection) Act if they provide incorrect information to obtain or generate EPR certificates.
Non-cooperation in verification and audit procedures may also lead to prosecution, making truthful data submission and compliance cooperation essential.
Accuracy matters at every stage
Incorrect information or generating EPR certificates beyond the allowed limit can trigger enforcement action, audit issues and legal exposure.
Incorrect Information Risk
Wrong data submitted for obtaining EPR registration or certificates can attract prosecution.
Excess Certificate Generation
Generating EPR certificates above 5% of actual waste tyre recycled can trigger penal action.
Audit Cooperation Required
Failure to cooperate during verification and audit procedures may lead to prosecution under the Environment (Protection) Act.
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