ENVIRONMENT · E-WASTE (MANAGEMENT) RULES, 2022
Quick Answer: Notice issued: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), WM-III Division, has issued Notice CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO addressed to all registered entities on the E-Waste EPR Portal, announcing an extension of the FY 2025-26 return-filing timeline to 30 September 2026. The CPCB notice refers to quarterly and annual returns for all registered entities, while the enclosed Ministry memorandum expressly refers to annual returns by producers and recyclers.
_Reference: CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO | Reading time: 9 min | Act: Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 & E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
Last updated: 24 September 2026
- Why it matters: It is a timely trigger to revisit ongoing return-filing and EPR compliance requirements under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 - because return filing and EPR compliance are continuing obligations.
- What is inside: Below, we explain who must register, the registration categories, and the full step-by-step SOP for registering (and staying registered) on the CPCB EPR Portal.
What Do the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 Require for EPR Registration?
- Under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, every Manufacturer, Producer (including a person offering imported EEE for sale or importing used EEE), Refurbisher and Recycler must obtain registration on the CPCB EPR Portal before commencing operations.
- Registration is stakeholder-category-specific, while producers also identify product codes such as ITEW (IT & Telecom Equipment Waste - e.g., laptops, mobiles) and CEEW (Consumer Electronics Equipment Waste - e.g., TVs, refrigerators), among other EEE categories listed in Schedule I of the Rules.
- Producers must meet the recycling targets specified in Schedules III and IV through EPR Certificates purchased online from registered recyclers and submitted with quarterly returns.
- Recyclers additionally require a valid Consent to Establish/Operate (CTE/CTO) from the State Pollution Control Board before their EPR registration is approved.
- All registered entities must file quarterly and annual returns in the form specified on the portal - the very obligation this CPCB notice addresses - and respond to portal queries or extension notices promptly to avoid penal consequences under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (including Environmental Compensation).
- Registration is not perpetual - entities must keep KYC, facility and category details updated, and renew/reconfirm as prescribed by CPCB circulars from time to time.
Who Needs to Register for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Compliance on E-Waste in India?
- Producers / Brand Owners of electrical and electronic equipment sold in India (domestic manufacture or import)
- Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I
- Refurbishers extending the life of used EEE
- Entities falling within more than one registration category, which must register separately in each category
- Recyclers who process e-waste into recovered materials
- Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) may assist producers but are not a separate Rule 4 registration category
How Do You Register on the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal, Step by Step?
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Determine your stakeholder category - Manufacturer, Producer, Refurbisher or Recycler - since the application form and document checklist differ by category. |
| 2 | Gather common documents: PAN, GST registration certificate, Certificate of Incorporation/LLP deed or proprietorship proof, IEC code (for importers), and ID proof of the authorised signatory. |
| 3 | Gather category-specific documents: product/EEE codes (ITEW/CEEW etc.) and RoHS compliance declaration for producers; CTE/CTO and facility details for recyclers. Requirements differ by registration category, so use the current CPCB checklist. |
| 4 | Create your account on the CPCB EPR Portal using PAN/GSTIN/CIN, verify via OTP, and set up login credentials. |
| 5 | Enter the required financial-year-wise EEE placed-on-market data and supporting declarations (for Producers) so that product-specific EPR obligations can be determined on the portal. |
| 6 | Fill the online application, selecting the correct EEE category codes and uploading all documents as PDFs within the format and size limits shown on the portal. |
| 7 | Pay the prescribed registration fee via the portal's payment gateway and retain the receipt for your compliance file. |
| 8 | Track your application status on the dashboard (Submitted / Under Review / Query Raised / Approved) and respond to any CPCB query promptly - delayed responses are a leading cause of registration rejection. |
| 9 | On approval, note your EPR registration number and integrate annual target tracking into your internal environmental compliance calendar. |
| 10 | File quarterly and annual returns in the form specified on the portal - well within CPCB's notified due dates (and any extended timelines), and purchase and submit EPR Certificates to demonstrate target fulfilment. |
| 11 | Monitor portal notices promptly - such as the present notice - since CPCB frequently uses the EPR Portal to communicate return-filing extensions, data-correction windows and policy updates directly to registered entities. |
WHERE REGISTERED ENTITIES COMMONLY SLIP The most frequent compliance gaps are: (i) treating registration as a one-time exercise and failing to update facility/category data; (ii) missing quarterly or annual return deadlines because the responsibility is not clearly owned internally; and (iii) not tracking EPR Certificate shortfalls until year-end, when correction options are limited.
What Are the Key Facts of CPCB Notice CP/14/2024-WM-III at a Glance?
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notice Reference | CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO |
| Issuing Authority | Central Pollution Control Board, WM-III Division |
| Governing Rules | E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 |
| Applies To | Manufacturers, producers, refurbishers and recyclers required to register under Rule 4 |
| Notice Effect | Timely registration, EPR target fulfilment and periodic return filing |
Fees, category codes, target percentages and processing timelines are periodically revised by CPCB - always verify current figures on the official EPR Portal before filing.
Where Can You Read the Official CPCB Notice?
This note is prepared with reference to the original government notification. Professionals are advised to read the primary source before initiating compliance action: Read the Official CPCB Notice (CP/14/2024-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO)
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What Are the Common Mistakes to Avoid on E-Waste EPR Compliance?
- Treating registration as a one-time exercise. Facility, category and KYC details must be kept current, and registration renewed or reconfirmed as prescribed by CPCB circulars.
- Missing quarterly or annual return deadlines. The most frequent cause is that the responsibility is not clearly owned internally.
- Tracking EPR Certificate shortfalls only at year-end, when correction options are limited.
- Registering in one category only. An entity falling within more than one registration category must register separately in each.
- Assuming a PRO covers your registration. Producer Responsibility Organisations may assist producers, but are not a separate Rule 4 registration category.
- Ignoring portal notices. CPCB uses the EPR Portal to communicate return-filing extensions, data-correction windows and policy updates directly to registered entities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is legally required to register on the CPCB E-Waste EPR Portal?
Every Manufacturer, Producer, Refurbisher and Recycler covered by Rule 4 is required to register under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 before commencing the relevant activity.
Is EPR registration a one-time process?
No. Registration must be kept current with updated facility, category and KYC details, and registered entities must continue filing quarterly and annual returns, and producers must also meet applicable EPR targets.
What documents are needed for e-waste EPR registration?
Common documents include PAN, GST certificate, incorporation proof and authorised-signatory ID; recyclers/dismantlers additionally need CTE/CTO from the State Pollution Control Board and Form-3 Authorisation.recycler applications additionally require the applicable CTE/CTO and facility information; the current CPCB checklist should be verified for each category.
What does this specific CPCB notice (CP/14/2024-WM-III) relate to?
It announces an extension of the FY 2025-26 return-filing timeline to 30 September 2026. The CPCB notice refers to quarterly and annual returns for all registered entities, while the enclosed Ministry memorandum expressly refers to annual returns by producers and recyclers.
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