Necessity of EPR For Tyre Waste Certificate – Overview
The CPCB has mandated a specific list of EPR Obligations to combat aggressive disposal of Tyre Waste in the ecology.
The EPR for Tyre Waste Compliances under Schedule IX of Hazardous and Other Waste Amendment Rules, 2022 to mandate some of these obligatory Compliances listed below-
● Assure eco-friendly management of waste tyres.
● Collect, and recycle the same amount of Tyre Waste generated in the environment for each FY in the market.
● Every kind of Tyre Waste must be Collected, Recycled and Retreaded by complying with EPR for Tyre Waste Management guidelines only.
Knowing the Basics of EPR For Tyre Waste Management Rule
The EPR Guidelines for Tyre Waste comes under Schedule IX of Hazardous and Other Waste (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022.
The MoEF&CC mandated a specific list of EPR Obligations under Hazardous and Other Waste (Management & Transboundary Movement) Rule, on 16th April, 2024.
Some of the major key highlights of EPR for Tyre Waste Management Guidelines include-
● Every Producer of Tyre waste must assure scientific and sustainable treatment of Tyre Waste.
● Concerned Producers need to fulfil EPR Obligations for each FY and File their Quarterly and Annual Returns within the deadline mentioned by CPCB
● Submission of Annual Return Filing must be done through EPR Portal only.
● Any act of non-compliance is applicable to the penalties mentioned by CPCB.
Click this link to access SOP mentioned by CPCB’s EPR for Tyre Waste Management Guidelines in detail.
Applicability Of EPR For Tyre Waste Compliances
● Recycler
● Retreader
1. Producers Responsibilities
● Producers must submit Annual Return Filing through online EPR Portal only.
● The Producers must fulfil their Annual EPR Target for each FY within the specific deadline mentioned by CPCB.
CPCB’s EPR for Tyre Waste Obligations are applicable on following entities under Producer’s Category –
2.Any seller of new tyres importing tyres from other suppliers or Brand Owners.
3.Importer of new tyres meant for selling purpose
4.Automakers import new tires for using in newly launched cars, meant for selling them locally.
5.Importers of waste Tyres.
2. Recyclers Responsibilities
● CPCB has mandate the Fulfilment of EPR for Tyre Waste Compliances under following Recycler’s Category –
2. Recyclers involved with the manufacture of new tyre by using recovered Carbon Black (often used as raw material for making new tyre)
3.Recyclers associated with the usage of Pyrolysis Oil or Char, often treated as fuel (not raw material) for producing new tyre.
3. Retreaders Responsibilities
Benefits of Having EPR For Tyre Waste Authorization Certificate
There are multiple benefits of obtaining EPR for Tyre Waste Registration Certificate for managing used Tyres in India.
Some of the key leverages include-
● Protecting a business from unnecessary penalties and levies applicable for defying the Hazardous Waste Management Rule in India.
● Assures fulfilment of Annual EPR Targets applicable on every Producer, and Tyre Importer for each FY.
● Enables every PIBO to import those Tyre products that are eco-friendly to recycle after getting EPR Registered from CPCB’s online portal.
● Encouraging eco-friendly process for Recycling old Tyres, by increasing Product Life-Cycle.
Documents Required to Obtain EPR For Tyre Waste Certificate
● PAN Card of the Company
● GST Number of the Company
● IEC number of the company for importing Waste Tyre
● CIN Number of the Business
● Adhar Card of the Authorized Person
● Covering Letter of Undertaking
● Tyre Composition Type
● Submission of Manufacturing Data (Plant wise)
Why Choose ARKCA Corporate to Get EPR For Tyre Waste Authorization?
ARKCA Corporate Solutions provides custom assistance in fulfilment of various Obligations associated with EPR for Tyre Waste Management in India. Our expert EPR Consultants specialise in –
● Keeping you updated on recent CPCB updates on the fulfilment of EPR for Tyre Waste Compliances for each FY.
● Simplify the process of transferring exchangeable credit Points to your EPR Wallet from registered Recyclers
● Helps you to calculate your EPR Targets for each FY followed by its fulfilment with the deadline specified by CPCB.
● Simplifies the process of importing Used/ New Tyres with valid EPR Authorization without any unnecessary delay.