EPR Compliance for Tyre Waste Management under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022

The Tyre EPR framework under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, is a major step toward responsible waste tyre management in India. By enforcing strict compliance measures, the policy helps in reducing tyre pollution, boosting the recycling industry, and promoting a sustainable circular economy.

Applicability

The provisions of this Schedule shall apply to the following entities:

Frequent asked Questions (FAQs)

  • Producers (manufacturers, importers of tyres/vehicles with tyres).
  • Recyclers (entities processing waste tyres into reusable materials).
  • Retreaders (entities renewing worn-out tyre tread).

Producers must recycle a percentage of their manufactured/imported tyres from previous years:
  • 2022-23: 35% of 2020-21 tyres.
  • 2023-24: 70% of 2021-22 tyres.
  • 2024-25 and onwards: 100% of tyres from (Y-2) years.

Yes, EPR applies to both new and used imported tyres.

No, business transactions can only be conducted between registered entities on the Waste Tyre EPR Portal.

  • Reclaimed rubber
  • Crumb rubber
  • Crumb rubber modified bitumen (CRMB)
  • Recovered carbon black (RCB)
  • Pyrolysis oil or Char

A Retreading Certificate allows deferment of EPR obligations for one year, but final disposal must be through a registered recycler.

No, EPR does not apply to exported tyres.

An EPR certificate is valid for two years from the end of the financial year in which it was generated.

EPR credits are based on:
Quantity of output (QP) × Conversion Factor (CF) × Weightage Factor (WP), assigned by CPCB.

Yes, all recyclers must register on the Centralized Waste Tyre EPR Portal, even if they have SPCB/PCC authorization.
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