Plastic waste processors, including recyclers, co-processors such as cement plants, and waste-to-energy or waste-to-oil units, must register on the CPCB centralised EPR portal under the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 after obtaining State Pollution Control Board consents. Registered processors generate EPR certificates for processed quantities, which producers, importers and brand owners buy to meet targets.
Eligibility
- Valid SPCB CTE and CTO
- Installed processing capacity
- Proper records of input and output
Registration steps
- Obtain SPCB consents.
- Register on the CPCB portal with capacity and category.
- Verification and approval.
- Begin generating certificates.
Certificate generation
Certificates reflect plastic category and processing type, and must match verified quantities.
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File returns and allow audits; mismatches lead to suspension and penalties.
Frequently asked questions
Can a small recycler register?
Yes, if it has consents and meets requirements; capacity determines certificate limits.
Are certificates category-specific?
Yes, linked to plastic packaging categories and processing type.
Who buys plastic EPR certificates?
Producers, importers and brand owners with EPR targets.
Can certificates be cancelled?
CPCB can cancel certificates found to be generated improperly.
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