EPR for Tyre Waste

What is EPR for Tyre Waste?

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for tyre waste is a regulatory system under India’s Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022, which inserts Schedule IX on waste tyres. It makes tyre producers, importers, and brand owners responsible for the environmentally sound management of end‑of‑life tyres they place in the market.

Under EPR for tyre waste:

  • Producers must register on the CPCB waste‑tyre EPR portal (eprtyres.cpcb.gov.in).
  • They must meet annual recycling or retreading targets based on the quantity of new tyres manufactured or imported.
  • Compliance is achieved by purchasing EPR certificates from registered recyclers or retreading certificates from registered retreaders through the online portal.

Why is EPR for Tyre Waste important for PIBOs?

EPR for tyre waste is important for producers, importers, and brand owners (PIBOs) because:

01

It is mandatory – no tyre producer or importer can legally sell or import tyres without valid EPR registration and fulfilment of targets.

02

It reduces environmental and fire risk – prevents illegal dumping and open burning of tyres, which cause air pollution, soil contamination, and fire hazards.

03

It avoids legal and financial penalties – non‑compliance can lead to fines, environmental compensation, and restrictions on import or sale of tyres.

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It supports circular economy – promotes recycling into crumb rubber, pyrolysis, and retreading, conserving resources and creating value from waste tyres.

What are the required documents for EPR for Tyre Waste?

For EPR registration for tyre waste, producers typically need:

  • PAN card and GST registration certificate of the company.
  • Company incorporation documents (Certificate of Incorporation, MOA/AOA, or LLP deed, as applicable).​
  • Proof of address of the registered office and manufacturing/import locations.
  • Details of tyre types, sizes, and estimated annual quantities placed in the market (as per Schedule IX of the Amendment Rules).
  • Agreements or arrangements with registered tyre recyclers and retreaders (and PROs, if used).

These documents are uploaded on the CPCB waste‑tyre EPR portal (eprtyres.cpcb.gov.in) during online registration and for periodic reporting.

What are the penalties of not having an EPR certificate or missing the compliance deadline?

If a producer does not have a valid EPR certificate or misses the compliance deadline for tyre waste, it can face:

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Monetary penalties and environmental compensation (EC) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and the Hazardous and Other Wastes Amendment Rules, 2022, for failing to meet recycling or retreading targets.

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Forfeiture of EC if targets are not met within specified timelines; the collected EC is used to fund the collection and recycling of unmanaged waste tyres.

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Operational restrictions – authorities can restrict or stop the import, manufacture, or sale of tyres until EPR registration and compliance are achieved.

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Reputational and legal risk – non‑compliance can lead to show‑cause notices, adverse publicity, and loss of trust among customers, distributors, and regulators.

By securing EPR authorization on time and meeting quarterly and annual targets, PIBOs stay compliant, avoid penalties, and contribute to safe, sustainable tyre‑waste management in India.