EPR Post Compliance: Key Responsibilities After Getting EPR Authorization in India

 When a company in India makes or sells products like plastic, electronics, or batteries, it must take care of the waste created after people use those products.


This rule is called EPR – Extended Producer Responsibility.

But many people think EPR work ends after getting the authorization. That’s not true!
 The real work starts after you get your EPR Authorization.

So, let’s learn what responsibilities companies must follow after getting EPR approval, in very simple words.

What is EPR Post Compliance?

It means the important steps a company must follow every year to make sure waste from their products is collected and recycled safely.

Think of it like this:
 You get a school project. The teacher approves your topic. But now you must complete the project and show your work.
 EPR works the same way!

Key Responsibilities After Getting EPR Authorization

Here are the main things companies must do:

1. Collect Waste

Companies must collect old products when customers throw them away.
 Example: Collecting old mobile phones, plastic bottles etc.

2. Work with Registered Recyclers

They must send waste only to government-approved recyclers.

3. Maintain Records

Companies must keep proof of waste collection and recycling.
 Like bills, certificates, weight of waste collected etc.

4. File Reports on Time

Companies must send a report every year to the Pollution Board, telling:
 ✔ How much waste they collected
 ✔ Where it was recycled
 ✔ Total production and sales

This is called Annual Return filing.

5. Stick to Targets

The government gives a recycling target.
 Companies MUST complete these targets within the year.

6. Awareness Programs

Companies should educate people:

  •   Throw your waste in the right dustbin

  •   Do not burn plastic

  •   Give e-waste to recyclers

Why Is EPR Post Compliance Important?

Because it:

  Protects the environment
  Increases recycling
  Reduces harmful pollution
  Keeps our future safe

If companies ignore rules → they get fines and lose their EPR permission.

Best Practices for Easy Compliance

 ✔ Hire compliance experts
 ✔ Partner with certified recyclers
 ✔ Keep proper digital records
 ✔ Submit reports before deadline

FAQs

Q1: What happens if a company doesn’t follow EPR rules?
 ➡ They must pay heavy fines or their EPR certificate may get cancelled.

Q2: Who checks EPR Compliance?
 ➡ CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) and State Pollution Control Board.

Q3: Is recycling proof important?
 ➡ YES! Without proof, EPR work is not accepted.

Author Profile

Written by: Upendra Sharma
 Enterclimate | Environmental Compliance Content Specialist. Passionate about helping businesses follow eco-friendly rules and save our planet.

Source By:-https://upendrasharma9718.medium.com/how-to-set-up-a-plastic-waste-recycling-plant-in-india-a-simple-step-by-step-guide-5b2522b7baf8

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