What steps have been taken by the government for the utilization and management of waste tyres?
MoEF&CC has notified the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, vide Notification No. G.S.R. 593(E) dated 21.07.2022. The amendments have provisions for the utilization and management of waste tyres through the regime of Extended Producer Responsibility as per Schedule-IX.
What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
EPR means the responsibility of a producer for the environmentally sound management of the product until the end of its life.
Entities those are required to register on the centralized portal developed by CPCB?
The following entities are required to register on the centralized portal developed by CPCB:
I. Producer
II. Recycler
III. Retreader
If any entity is covered in more than one of the above categories i.e. producer, recycler, or retreader, then what is the procedure for registration?
In case of any entity is covered in more than one category i.e. producer, recycler, retreader, then the said entity has to be registered under those categories separately.
Who is the producer as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022?
As per the Rules, a “Producer” means any person or entity who:
(i) manufactures and sells new tyre domestically; or
(ii) sells domestically under its own brand, new tyre manufactured by other manufacturers or suppliers; or
(iii) sells imported new tyre; or
(iv) imports vehicles fitted with new tyres; or
(v) automobile manufacturers importing new tyre for use in new vehicles sold domestically; or
(vi) imports waste tyres.
Who is the Recycler as per the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022?
Any entity involved in the process or action of converting waste tyre into following end products, in an environmentally sound manner and having facilities as elaborated in the standard operating procedure or guidelines as specified by the Central Pollution Control Board, namely:
(i) reclaimed rubber
(ii) crumb rubber
(iii) crumb rubber modified bitumen (CRMB)
(iv) recovered carbon black
(v) pyrolysis oil or char
What is retreading?
Retreading means the process of renewal of tread and sidewall rubber of a worn-out tyre having a good structural quality.
EPR obligations are applicable to the producer importing new or used tyre?
The EPR obligation is applicable to the producers importing both new as well as used tyres.
What EPR obligations have been assigned to Producers under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022?
The EPR obligations have been assigned based on the quantity of tyre manufactured or imported by a Producer. Following are the EPR obligations for Producers of New and Waste Tyres:
(i) New Tyres
| Sl. No. | Year | Waste Tyre Recycling Target in Weight |
|---|---|---|
| (i) | EPR obligation of the year 2022–2023 (year of commencement) | 35% of quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2020–2021 |
| (ii) | EPR obligation 2023–2024 | 70% of quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2021–2022 |
| (iii) | EPR obligation 2024–2025 | 100% of quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in 2022–2023 |
| (iv) | After 2024–2025 (Year Y) | 100% of quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in year (Y–2) |
| (v) | Units established after 1st April 2022 | EPR starts after two years (Y) and shall be 100% of quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported in year (Y–2) |
(ii) Waste Tyre Importers
• EPR obligation for waste tyre importer in year (Y) shall be 100% of tyre imported in year (Y–1).
• Import of waste tyre for producing pyrolysis oil or char is prohibited.
What assistance is provided for facilitating registration at CPCB’s Centralized Portal for Management of Waste Tyre?
• Instruction sheet for filing of application provided below sign-in/login section
• i-button with assisting provided in specific sections
• Standard Operating Procedure uploaded on the website
What documents are required for registration as producer at CPCB’s Centralized Portal for Management of Waste Tyre?
Document requirement is mentioned on the Instruction sheet.
What is the responsibility of a producer under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022?
A producer shall be responsible for fulfillment of EPR by purchasing EPR certificates from registered recyclers only and filing annual and quarterly returns on the portal within stipulated timelines.
What is the responsibility of the recycler under the Rules?
Recyclers shall submit monthly information regarding quantity of waste tyres used, end products produced, EPR certificates sold, and shall file annual and quarterly returns as specified.
What is the extended producer responsibility certificate?
CPCB assigns EPR obligation based on quantity of tyres manufactured or imported. Producers purchase EPR certificates from registered recyclers and may also purchase retreading certificates for deferment of EPR obligation.
What will be the relevance of retreading certificate?
On production of retreading certificates, EPR obligation shall be deferred by one year for the corresponding quantity of waste tyres, subject to final disposal through registered recycler.
How will CPCB calculate eligible quantity to generate EPR certificates?
QEPR = QP × CF × WP
Where:
QP = Quantity of end product
CF = Conversion factor determined by CPCB
WP = Weightage allotted to the end product
What is the conversion factor?
Conversion factor means units of waste tyre needed to produce one unit of each end product of recycling, as determined by CPCB.
Do recyclers having valid SPCB/PCC registration also need to apply on Centralized EPR Portal?
Yes, recyclers with valid authorization from SPCB/PCC must also register on the Centralized portal.
Whether EPR obligations are applicable on tyres exported by producers?
EPR obligations are not applicable on quantity of tyres exported by a producer.
Which category of producers are exempted from fulfilling EPR obligations?
Micro and Small category Brand Owners are exempted. Remaining entities must register on Centralized EPR portal as per notified guidelines.
How much are application / annual processing / renewal fees to be paid?
| User Type | Activity | Proposed Annual Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Producer | New Registration (valid 2 years) | ₹10,000 + ₹0.25/MT (preceding 2 years) |
| Producer | Renewal (every 3rd year) | ₹5,000 + ₹0.25/MT |
| Producer | Addendum | ₹3,000 |
| Recycler | New Registration | ₹10,000 |
| Recycler | Renewal | ₹5,000 + ₹0.25/MT (EPR transactions) |
| Recycler | Addendum | ₹3,000 |
| Retreader | New Registration | ₹10,000 |
| Retreader | Renewal | ₹5,000 + ₹0.25/MT (retreading certificates) |