Industries that generate, collect, store, treat, recycle or dispose of hazardous waste need authorisation from the State Pollution Control Board under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. They apply in Form 1, store waste safely for limited periods, send it only to authorised facilities using a manifest system, and file annual returns.
Who needs authorisation
- Generators of hazardous waste listed in the Schedules
- Collectors and transporters
- Recyclers, co-processors and treatment facilities
- Operators of disposal facilities
Application
- Identify waste streams and quantities.
- Apply in Form 1 on the SPCB portal with consent details.
- Inspection and grant of authorisation with conditions.
Operational duties
- Store waste safely, labelled, for the permitted period
- Send waste only to authorised facilities
- Use the manifest system for transport
- Maintain records and file annual returns
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Get expert help →Penalties
Violations can lead to environmental compensation, closure directions and prosecution under the Environment (Protection) Act.
Frequently asked questions
Is used oil hazardous waste?
Yes. Used oil is listed under the rules and must be handled and sent only to authorised recyclers.
How long can hazardous waste be stored?
Generators may store waste for a limited period specified in the rules, commonly 90 days, extendable with SPCB permission in some cases.
Can hazardous waste be exported?
Export and import of hazardous waste need permission from the Ministry of Environment under the transboundary movement provisions.
Is authorisation linked to consent?
Yes. Hazardous waste authorisation is typically processed together with consent to operate from the SPCB.
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