Updated on May 06, 2025 02:36:55 PM
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a crucial aspect of managing battery waste, compelling producers to manage waste diligently and adhere to strict regulations. To obtain EPR Certification, producers must demonstrate a strong commitment to environmentally friendly practices, including careful waste collection and collaboration with certified recyclers. Additionally, they are required to regularly submit detailed quarterly reports, outlining waste volume and management procedures to ensure transparency and accountability.
The primary goal of EPR is to shift the responsibility for waste management from consumers to producers, encouraging them to develop greener products and improve waste reduction efforts. This strategic shift motivates producers to innovate while fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. Ultimately, EPR establishes a sustainable framework that conserves resources and protects the environment.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a compulsory societal duty that imposes accountability on producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) for the waste produced throughout a product's lifespan. EPR regulations are geared towards transferring the responsibility of waste management from local authorities to manufacturers, acknowledging the pivotal role PIBOs play in reducing waste and advocating for sustainable waste management practices.
A crucial element of EPR is the necessity for PIBOs to regularly update their annual compliance measures. This process involves submitting comprehensive reports to the relevant authorities, outlining the actions taken to fulfil their EPR obligations. These reports typically detail the quantity and types of waste generated, the rates of recycling and recovery achieved, and the financial contributions towards waste management initiatives.
Particulars | Cost(₹) |
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Annual Compliance Fees | ₹ 10,000/- |
Cost of EPR Awareness Program | ₹ 7k-10k |
Mode of Application | Online |
Note: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST.
Identify the kinds of batteries utilized or managed by your organization. Different rules may be relevant to different battery types, including lead-acid, lithium-ion, and nickel-cadmium.
Set up collection systems for used batteries. This may involve providing collection bins at your facilities or establishing partnerships with recycling centers or retailers that accept used batteries.
Maintain detailed records of battery purchases, usage, and disposal. This documentation will help demonstrate compliance during audits or inspections.
Partner with certified recycling facilities or waste management companies to ensure that used batteries are properly recycled or disposed of according to regulations.
Our EPR Battery Waste Compliance process is straightforward and customized to meet applicants' needs. We have a reliable network of battery waste recyclers to assist with on-site waste management.
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The EPR Annual Filing is an important legal compliance for the producers of battery waste in India, it not only allows the producers to reduce their carbon footprints but also encourages such enterprises to adopt more self-sustainable methods and find new ways to become completely carbon-neutral. As per the guidelines of the Central Pollution Control Board, producers must file their annual EPR returns to fulfil their EPR commitments.
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In simple terms, businesses must show their commitment to achieving a sustainable circular economy.
Under the provisions of EPR rule 4 (1) producers of battery waste are obliged to fulfill their EPR responsibilities for the waste that they have introduced in the market.
The EPR registration for battery waste is mandatory in India per the provision of the Central Pollution Control Board.
The fee for EPR compliance depends on the quantum of waste and the nature of the waste generated. However, our fee for consultation and filing is around 10,000 Rupees.
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