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EPR for waste tyres refers to the legal obligation placed on tyre producers, importers, recyclers, and retreaders to ensure that used tyres are disposed of and recycled in an environmentally responsible manner. The Hazardous and Other Wastes Amendment Rules, 2022, introduced by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, mandate compliance under Schedule IX for proper tyre waste management. This includes specific guidelines for manufacturers and other stakeholders regarding the recycling and safe disposal of waste tyres.
India discards approximately 275,000 tyres annually, with an additional three million used tyre scraps imported for recycling. However, until recently, there was no structured plan for managing this significant volume of waste. Recognizing the environmental and health risks associated with improperly disposed of tyres, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to implement a comprehensive waste management plan. As a result, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration for waste tyre management emerged as a critical step towards reducing the environmental impact of tyre waste.
The EPR obligations apply to several entities:
Each entity must follow EPR guidelines to ensure the environmentally sound disposal and recycling of tyres.
EPR ensures tyres are recycled and disposed of responsibly, reducing illegal dumping and landfill waste.
Valuable materials in tyres are recovered and reused, reducing the need for raw materials in manufacturing new tyres.
Recycling tyres consumes less energy than producing new ones, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
EPR fosters the tyre recycling industry, creating jobs in collection, sorting, processing, and manufacturing.
EPR ensures tyre producers meet waste management requirements, fostering a cleaner and more sustainable environment.
The following table outlines the obligations for various entities under the EPR framework:
Entity | Year | Recycling Target |
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Producers or Importers of New Tyres | FY 2022-2023 | 35% of tyres produced or imported in FY 2020-2021 |
FY 2023-2024 | 70% of tyres produced or imported in FY 2021-2022 | |
FY 2024-2025 | 100% of tyres produced or imported in FY 2022-2023 | |
Waste Tyre Importers | Starting in Year (Y) | 100% of tyres imported in Year (Y-1) |
Retreaders | N/A | One-year postponement upon presentation of retreading certificates |
Year of Shortfall Coverage | Refund Percentage |
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Within the first year | 85% of environmental compensation |
Within the second year | 60% of environmental compensation |
Within the third year | 30% of environmental compensation |
After the third year | No refund |
Step 1: Document Submission: Applicants provide necessary documentation, such as Aadhar, PAN, and manufacturing data.
Step 2: Application Review: Experts review documents and file an application with the CPCB.
Step 3: CPCB Review: The CPCB assesses the application and requests revisions if necessary.
Step 4: Certificate Issuance: Within 50-60 days, the EPR certificate is granted, and producers must implement their EPR action plans.
Entities failing to meet their EPR obligations or submitting false information may face cancellation of their registration, fines, and prosecution under the EPR Certificates Act.
EVTL India offers a comprehensive suite of services to assist businesses with EPR registration for waste tyre management, including compliance reporting, document preparation, and EPR certificate acquisition. The company ensures smooth navigation of the certification process while providing expertise on regulatory compliance, sustainability practices, and cost-effective strategies for waste tyre management.