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E-Waste Recycler Registration: Setting Up a Recycling Unit

Turning e-waste into EPR certificates legally.
23 September 2026 by
E-Waste Recycler Registration: Setting Up a Recycling Unit
Gaurav Kumar
Environment, Waste & EPRComplete Guide3 min read
The short answer

E-waste recyclers must obtain Consent to Establish and Consent to Operate from the State Pollution Control Board and register on the CPCB e-waste EPR portal under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. Registered recyclers process waste, generate EPR certificates for quantities recycled, and sell them to producers meeting their targets.

RulesE-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
ConsentsSPCB CTE and CTO
RegistrationCPCB portal
RevenueRecovered materials and EPR certificates

Setup requirements

  • Industrial land with proper zoning
  • Dismantling and recycling equipment
  • Environmentally sound processes
  • Storage and safety systems

Approvals

  1. SPCB CTE before construction.
  2. SPCB CTO before operation.
  3. CPCB portal registration with capacity details.
  4. Hazardous waste authorisation where applicable.

Operations

Maintain input and output records, file returns, and generate EPR certificates on the portal.

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Compliance

Periodic inspections and audits verify that certificates match actual processing; false certificates attract penalties.

Frequently asked questions

Is dismantling separate from recycling?

Under the 2022 rules, the regime focuses on registered recyclers and refurbishers; check the current categories on the CPCB portal.

Can recyclers sell EPR certificates freely?

Certificates are traded on the CPCB portal with producers, subject to rules on pricing and validity.

How long does recycler registration take?

Consents and portal registration can take months depending on the state.

Is a separate licence needed for importing e-waste?

Import of e-waste is restricted and needs permission under the hazardous waste rules.

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