The Government of India has introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Waste Tyres through the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
The framework makes it mandatory for producers, importers, recyclers, retreaders and recovery agencies dealing with tyres to register on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) EPR Portal and comply with annual EPR obligations.
The objective of the regulation is to ensure environmentally sound collection, recycling, and recovery of waste tyres while promoting resource efficiency and strengthening India’s circular economy.
From the applicable implementation date, no obligated entity can carry out activities covered under the Rules without registration on the CPCB EPR portal.
What is Tyre EPR?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy mechanism under which producers are responsible for managing tyres after they reach the end of their useful life.
Instead of disposing waste tyres in landfills or through illegal burning, the EPR framework ensures that tyres are collected, transported, recycled, and recovered through registered entities.
The system operates through a digital certificate-based mechanism managed by CPCB, making compliance transparent and traceable.
Legal Framework
Tyre EPR in India is governed by:
- Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022
- Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)
- Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
- CPCB Waste Tyre EPR Portal
The Rules came into force on 21 July 2022.
Objectives of Tyre EPR
The primary objectives include:
- Environmentally sound management of waste tyres
- Reduction in illegal dumping and open burning
- Promotion of recycling and material recovery
- Conservation of natural resources
- Development of a circular economy
- Encouragement of environmentally compliant recycling technologies
Who is Required to Register?
The following entities are required to obtain tyre waste epr registration on the CPCB portal.
Producers
Manufacturers producing tyres in India.
Importers
Companies importing tyres into India for sale.
Recyclers
Facilities recycling waste tyres into approved end products.
Retreaders
Units engaged in tyre retreading activities.
Recovery Agencies
Entities involved in collection and channelization of waste tyres.
Products Covered
Tyre EPR applies to various categories of tyres, including:
- Passenger vehicle tyres
- Commercial vehicle tyres
- Truck and bus tyres
- Two-wheeler tyres
- Three-wheeler tyres
- Off-road tyres
- Agricultural vehicle tyres
- Industrial tyres
EPR Obligations of Producers
Registered producers are required to:
- Register on the CPCB EPR Portal.
- Meet annual recycling targets.
- Purchase EPR Certificates generated by registered recyclers.
- Maintain records of tyre sales and compliance.
- File annual returns as prescribed.
- Ensure compliance with CPCB guidelines.
Responsibilities of Recyclers
Registered recyclers are responsible for:
- Procuring waste tyres through authorized channels.
- Recycling waste tyres using environmentally sound technologies.
- Maintaining operational records.
- Generating EPR Certificates through the CPCB portal.
- Complying with pollution control norms.
- Maintaining traceability of recycled materials.
EPR Certificate Mechanism
The Tyre EPR system is based on digital EPR certificates.
The process involves:
Step 1: Waste tyres are collected.
Step 2: Registered recyclers scientifically recycle the tyres.
Step 3: CPCB issues EPR Certificates based on the quantity recycled.
Step 4: Producers purchase these certificates to fulfil their annual EPR obligations.
This mechanism promotes transparency and encourages investment in formal recycling infrastructure.
Registration Process
The registration process generally includes:
Step 1 – Determine Applicable Category
Identify whether your organization is a producer, importer, recycler, or retreader.
Step 2 – Prepare Documentation
Collect all necessary business, manufacturing, and compliance documents.
Step 3 – Register on CPCB Portal
Submit the online application along with the required information.
Step 4 – CPCB Verification
The application is scrutinized by CPCB.
Step 5 – Grant of Registration
After successful verification, registration is issued.
Step 6 – Compliance Reporting
Registered entities must comply with annual reporting and EPR obligations.
Documents Required
The documents generally include:
- Company Incorporation Certificate
- PAN Card
- GST Registration
- IEC (for importers)
- Factory Licence
- Pollution Control Board Authorizations
- Manufacturing details
- Installed capacity details
- Product information
- Authorized Signatory details
- Process Flow Diagram
- Bank details
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Environmental Benefits of Tyre EPR
The Tyre EPR framework helps achieve:
- Reduction in open burning of tyres
- Lower greenhouse gas emissions
- Improved recycling rates
- Conservation of natural resources
- Scientific waste management
- Promotion of circular economy
- Increased use of recovered raw materials
Business Opportunities Under Tyre EPR
Tyre EPR has opened significant opportunities for:
- Waste tyre collection companies
- Tyre recyclers
- Pyrolysis plants
- Recovered Carbon Black manufacturers
- Steel recovery units
- Tyre-derived oil manufacturers
- EPR certificate trading
- Sustainability consulting firms
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with Tyre EPR requirements may result in:
- Cancellation or suspension of registration
- Environmental compensation
- Penalties under applicable environmental laws
- Restrictions on business operations
- Regulatory action by CPCB and SPCBs
- Legal proceedings as applicable
How Kar Parivartan Can Help
Kar Parivartan offers comprehensive Tyre EPR consultancy services, including:
- Applicability assessment
- CPCB registration
- Documentation support
- EPR obligation calculation
- Compliance planning
- Annual return filing
- EPR certificate procurement support
- Compliance audits
- Regulatory updates
- End-to-end advisory services
Our team assists manufacturers, importers, recyclers, and other stakeholders in achieving seamless compliance with the Tyre EPR framework.
FAQs
Is Tyre EPR mandatory in India?
Yes. Producers, importers, recyclers, and other obligated entities covered under the Rules must register and comply with the CPCB Tyre EPR framework.
Which authority regulates Tyre EPR?
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) administers the Tyre EPR portal under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Who needs CPCB registration?
Producers, importers, recyclers, retreaders, and recovery agencies dealing with waste tyres.
Can imported tyres be sold without EPR compliance?
No. Imported tyres intended for the Indian market must comply with the applicable EPR requirements.
What are EPR Certificates?
EPR Certificates are digital certificates generated by registered recyclers based on the quantity of waste tyres recycled. Producers purchase these certificates to meet their annual EPR obligations.
Are waste tyre recyclers required to register?
Yes. Recyclers must obtain registration on the CPCB portal before undertaking recycling activities and generating EPR certificates.
What happens if an entity fails to comply?
Non-compliance may lead to environmental compensation, suspension of registration, regulatory action, penalties, and other enforcement measures under applicable laws.
