Lead acid battery recyclers must obtain SPCB consents and hazardous waste authorisation and register on the CPCB portal under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Registered recyclers generate EPR certificates for batteries recycled, which producers buy to meet obligations. Environmentally sound recovery of lead is required.
Requirements
- Suitable industrial site
- Smelting and pollution control equipment
- Occupational health measures for lead exposure
Approvals
- CTE and CTO from SPCB.
- Hazardous waste authorisation.
- CPCB portal registration.
Operations
Record input batteries and recovered lead, file returns and generate certificates.
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Emission and effluent monitoring, worker health checks and audits.
Frequently asked questions
Can informal recyclers generate certificates?
No. Only registered recyclers with valid approvals can generate EPR certificates.
Is import of used batteries allowed?
Import is regulated under the hazardous waste rules and requires permission.
Do battery dealers have duties?
Dealers and collection agents play roles in take-back as specified in the rules.
What happens to old registrations under 2001 rules?
The 2022 rules replaced the old regime; entities must register under the new framework.
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