EPR Registration for E-Waste

Mandatory CPCB registration for safe collection, recycling, and disposal of electronic waste.

Overview

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for e-waste makes producers, importers, and brand owners legally responsible for collecting and recycling electronic waste generated from their products. As per the E-Waste Management Rules 2022, businesses must register with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) before operating.

The registration process is online and requires submission of detailed plans for e-waste management, sales data, and proof of recycling tie-ups. The authorisation is valid for five years and must be renewed thereafter.

Objectives

  • Ensure safe and eco-friendly disposal of electronic waste.
  • Fix accountability on producers for lifecycle management of electronics.
  • Encourage recycling, refurbishing, and public awareness on e-waste hazards.

Eligibility Criteria

Entities required to register

  • Producers, Importers, and Manufacturers of electronic products
  • Brand owners selling electronics under own name
  • Refurbishers and Recyclers

Documents Required

Company KYC

  • CIN / Incorporation certificate
  • GST Certificate
  • PAN of company and authorised person
  • Official email and contact details

Operational

  • List of EEE products with CPCB codes
  • Sales data (financial year wise, in MT)
  • CA Certificate certifying quantities
  • Affidavit on stamp paper

Compliance

  • RoHS technical declaration
  • Awareness Plan details
  • Undertaking for bonded warehouse compliance

Benefits

  • Ensures compliance with CPCB norms
  • Protects environment and human health
  • Enables systematic collection and recycling
  • Improves corporate responsibility and brand image

Renewal & Validity

Validity: 5 years

Renewal Window: Apply 120 days before expiry

Frequently Asked Questions

5 years, renewable 120 days before expiry.

All producers, importers, brand owners, recyclers, and refurbishers of electronics.