{"id":40177,"date":"2022-02-17T18:04:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T12:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=40177"},"modified":"2022-02-17T18:04:49","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T12:34:49","slug":"compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/","title":{"rendered":"Compliance Requirements of E Waste Refurbisher"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">India has a vast\nmarketplace for electrical and electronics goods. Every year Indian OEMs\nproduce various ranges of such electrical goods in overwhelming volume, which\nin turn lead to massive generation of hazardous e-waste. The government of\nIndia has set out various procedures under EWM rules to minimize e-waste\ngeneration across the nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The E-waste Management Rules entail a long list of guidelines concerning E-waste refurbisher, producer, and refurbisher. The said rules seek to vest these entities with obligations to ensure apt management of e-waste through pre-determined waste accumulation targets and several other directions. This article shall shed some light on the obligation and compliance requirement of e-waste refurbishers as cited under <strong>E-waste Management Rules<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/cpcb.nic.in\/rules-6\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/#Obligations_of_e-waste_Refurbishers_under_EWM_rules\" >Obligations of e-waste Refurbishers under EWM rules&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/#EPR_related_targets_to_be_fulfilled_by_E-Waste_refurbisher\" >EPR related targets to be fulfilled by E-Waste refurbisher&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/#Format_to_be_followed_by_E-Waste_Refurbisher_for_maintaining_records_of_e-waste\" >Format to be followed by\nE-Waste Refurbisher for maintaining records of e-waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/#Details_to_be_included_by_Refurbisher_in_Form_-3_for_annual_return_filing\" >Details to be included by Refurbisher in Form -3 for\nannual return filing&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/compliance-requirements-of-e-waste-refurbisher\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obligations_of_e-waste_Refurbishers_under_EWM_rules\"><\/span>Obligations of e-waste Refurbishers under EWM rules&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Refurbishers under EWM Rules must abide by the CPCB\u2019s provisions relating to Recycling processes<\/li><li>Refurbishers under EWM Rules have to apply and thus obtain authorization via form 1(a) from respective SPCB in pursuant to the procedure cited under sub-rule (4) of rule 13. The authority shall grant the authorization to the refurbisher on one time basis as perform 1 (bb). The authorization shall be deemed as considered if not exposed to any objection within 30 days duration.<\/li><li>Certified Refurbishers are mandated to file yearly report with SPCB concerning e-waste generated for the given FY.<\/li><li>Every E-Waste refurbisher should store and transport e-waste in an eco-friendly manner<\/li><li>Every refurbisher should abide by the norms relating to the inspection performed by the officials of SPCB or CPCB. They are also liable to facilitate records to such officials whenever prompted.<\/li><li>Any quantum of residue generated from the recycling process should be disposed of in a certified treatment storage disposal centre.<\/li><li>Every E-Waste refurbisher is liable to maintain records concerning e-waste handled in form-2. Such records can be subjected to the inspection performed by SPCB\u2019s officials.<\/li><li>Every E-Waste refurbisher is mandated to file an annual return via form-3 with the respective SPCB on or before 30th June following the FY to which such return relates.<\/li><li>Procurement of waste electrical goods or component is permissible provided such wastes do not contain any radioactive material. Refurbishers intending to procure such waste need to intimate SPCB and thereafter secure authorization for the same in the first place.<\/li><li>Securing <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/state-pollution-control-board-spcb-noc\"><strong>Authorization from SPCB <\/strong><\/a>is a must-have requirement for refurbishers. Performing recycling undertakings without such authorization shall incur penalties for the defaulting entities operating as recycling units.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EPR_related_targets_to_be_fulfilled_by_E-Waste_refurbisher\"><\/span>EPR related targets to be fulfilled by E-Waste refurbisher&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  S.No\n  <\/td><td>\n  Year\n  <\/td><td>\n  Target\n  for e-waste collection \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  During\n  initial two years of rules\u2019 implementation \n  <\/td><td>\n  30\n  per cent of the quantum of waste generated as cited in EPR plan \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  2.\n  <\/td><td>\n  During\n  3<sup>rd<\/sup> and 4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;\n  years of rules\u2019 implementation\n  <\/td><td>\n  40\n  per cent of the quantum of waste generated as cited in EPR plan \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3.\n  <\/td><td>\n  During\n  5<sup>th<\/sup> and 6<sup>th<\/sup> years of rules\u2019 implementation\n  <\/td><td>\n  50\n  per cent of the quantum of waste generated as cited in EPR plan \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4.\n  <\/td><td>\n  During\n  7<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp; year of rules\u2019\n  implementation\n  <\/td><td>\n  70\n  per cent of the quantum of waste generated as cited in EPR plan \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Format_to_be_followed_by_E-Waste_Refurbisher_for_maintaining_records_of_e-waste\"><\/span>Format to be followed by\nE-Waste Refurbisher for maintaining records of e-waste<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generated Quantity in MT i.e. Metric Tonnes per year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  S.No\n  <\/td><td>\n  Detail\n  \n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   \u00a01   <\/td><td>\n  Name\n  and address of the refurbisher&nbsp; \n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   2\u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Issuance\n  date of EPR authorization\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>  3 \u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Validity\n  of EPR authorization\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4   \u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste handled \n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity \n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   5\u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste stored\n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   6\u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste sent to certified collection unit\/ recycler\/dismantler\n  \n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7   \u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste mobilized and address of destination \n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   \u00a08   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste dismantled along with address of dismantling unit \n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   9\u00a0   <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of e-waste recovered and recycled \n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and quantity\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   \u00a0   10<\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of waste being sent to certified recycling and dismantling units\n  <\/td><td>\n  Category\n  wise detail of e-waste and address of recycling and dismantling units\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   \u00a0 11  <\/td><td>\n  Types\n  and quantum of waste treated and disposed \n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_to_be_included_by_Refurbisher_in_Form_-3_for_annual_return_filing\"><\/span>Details to be included by Refurbisher in Form -3 for\nannual return filing&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name and address of the E-Waste refurbisher\u00a0<\/li><li>Name and contact details of person-in charge\u00a0<\/li><li>Net quantity of e-waste accumulated or mobilized to dismantling or recycling units for processing (category-wise briefing )\u00a0<\/li><li>Name and the address of the destination w.r.t 3(A)-3(D)<\/li><li>Type and quantum of material underwent segregation or recovery process from e-waste of different codes as applicable to 3(A)-3(D)\u00a0<\/li><li>Contact of certified recycling units where e-waste is being transported<\/li><li>Signature of the person-in-charge\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nE-waste management\nrules entail various guidelines to ensure apt management of e-waste. Further,\nit seeks to promote the reuse and recycling of e-wastes comprising precious\nmetals. Refurbishing entities need to comply with the EPR rules and meet the\nunderlying targets of e-waste accumulation.&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has a vast marketplace for electrical and electronics goods. Every year Indian OEMs produce various ranges of such electrical goods in overwhelming volume, which in turn lead to massive generation of hazardous e-waste. The government of India has set out various procedures under EWM rules to minimize e-waste generation across the nation. 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