The EPR which is an acronym of "Extended Producers Responsibility" are the obligations that are mandated for manufacturers, producers and importers to manage and dispose of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste generated by them. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India had instituted the Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) to administer waste of different categories properly. The manufacturers, producers and importers are required to take configurative measures to reduce the amount of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste generated by them with adherence with the E trash Management Rules, 2022.
The entities are required to apply for a CPCB EPR registration to recycle, refurbish, or dispose of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste produced by their products in accordance with the E trash Management Rules, 2022. Our team of experts, at Professional Utilities, assists the manufacturers, producers and importers to file for an online EPR certificate with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs).
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Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment includes centralized data processing, mainframes, mini computers, personal computers (including CPU), laptops, notebook, notepad, printers including cartridge, copying equipment, electrical and electronic typewriters, telex, facsimile, (including mobiles and cordless) telephones and more. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) registration is required for the manufacturers, producers and importers for management of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste. Entities with the EPR registration certificate must abide by the CPCB regulations and appropriately manage the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste to make the environment sustainable.
As per the guidelines, the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste generators are categorized as:-
Or any other business that supplies such equipment to the Indian market must acquire an EPR registration, to manage the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste.
Benefits of EPR Registration for IT & Telecom Equipment Waste as follows:-
Sustainable Future:By reducing the negative impacts of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste with EPR registration, manufacturers, producers and importers contribute to the improvement of the environment.
Collaboration: Manufacturers, producers, importers with an EPR registration work alongside recycling facilities to reduce and dispose of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste through and reduces expenses.
Public Awareness: Manufacturers, producers and importers must spread awareness amongst the public and the consumers about the importance of recycling information technology and telecommunication equipment waste.
Accountability:Manufacturers, producers, importers who supply information technology and telecommunication equipment will be required to obtain EPR registration and must be accountable for collection and recycling waste generated by them for proper disposal with precautions to the environment.
Resource Recovery: EPR registration for waste is environmentally sustainable by extracting reusable resources from information technology and telecommunication equipment waste through recycling.
Environmental Protection: EPR registration is required for management of information technology and telecommunications equipment waste and ensure protection of the environment and perseverance of natural resources through the proper disposal of hazardous materials.
Entities who wish to acquire a certificate of authorization for management of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste can apply for CPCB EPR registration by following the below mentioned steps.
Entities must submit their details and documents that are needed for EPR registration certificate which will then be reviewed by our experts at Professional Utilities for any inconsistencies.
An online application for an EPR registration will be sent by our team to the CPCB authorities once the documents and details have been verified.
The CPCB authorities will then evaluate the online application for the EPR registration and if any issues are brought to the notice then our team will make the necessary changes.
The certificate of authorization for the management of communications and information technology waste will be issued within 30 days with an annual EPR target to be met by entities through EPR action plans.
The government charges a fee ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for the EPR registration of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste which is based on waste generated by manufacturers, producers, and importers in metric tons.
The EPR registration fees mentioned above does not include GST.
After a thorough evaluation of documents by CPCB authorities, manufacturers, producers and importers are issued an EPR registration certificate for the management of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste. The CPCB also holds the authority to revoke an EPR registration if the entity is found to have submitted a false or incorrect document. If any manufacturers, producers and importers do not comply with the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) guidelines then the CPCB authorities might cancel or suspend their EPR registration certificate to manage the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste.
After the issuance of cancellation notice of EPR registration to manage information technology and telecommunication equipment waste, the entities are given a chance to be heard within 15 days.
Conclusion
To manage the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste efficiently for conservation of the environment, EPR registration has been mandated for the manufacturers, producers and importers. The entities who have obtained a CPCB EPR registration to manage the information technology and telecommunication equipment waste also benefit from several advantages which include reduction in expenses, positive brand image, recognition against competitors and legal protections.
The entities must comply with the Environmental Product Responsibility (EPR) rules and guidelines to aid in the development of a sustainable economy, protect valuable resources, and meet the demands of environmentally conscious consumers. Manufacturers, producers and importers that generate information technology and telecommunications equipment waste must be aware of how to apply for an EPR registration certificate and after acquiring it must implement EPR action plans for the proper disposal of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EPR registration fee charged by the government for management of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste ranges from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 depending upon the quantity of waste generated by the manufacturers, producers and importers.
Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment includes centralized data processing, mainframes, mini computers, personal computers (including CPU), laptops, notebook, notepad, printers including cartridge, copying equipment, electrical and electronic typewriters, telex, facsimile, (including mobiles and cordless) telephones and more and the waste generated by them is referred to as Information Technology and Telecommunication Equipment waste.
No, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) do not need the EPR registration certificate as per the Electronic Waste Management (EWM) rules.
The EPR registration certificate ensures proper disposal of information technology and telecommunication equipment waste produced by the manufacturers, producers and importers by implementation of EPR action plans.
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