Frequently Asked Questions

Manufacturers, importers, and brand owners introducing vehicles into the market must obtain EPR registration and fulfil ELV recycling targets. The vehicles recyclers / RVSFs are also required to register under CPCB EPR Registration. 

Yes. Only registered RVSFs are authorized to legally dismantle End-of-Life Vehicles and issue scrappage certificates. The Authorized vehicle scrap recyclers / RVSF can also issue credits to the importers / manufacturers / brand owners of the new vehicles.

Producers, importers & brand owners must channelize ELVs through authorized RVSFs to meet their recycling obligations and obtain compliance certificates.

Authorities may impose penalties, suspend registrations, or initiate enforcement action under applicable environmental laws.

The Non-Ferrous Metals EPR Framework is a statutory compliance regime introduced under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025. It extends Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations to aluminium, copper, zinc, and their alloys, requiring regulated entities to ensure environmentally sound collection, recycling, and end-of-life management of these metals.

The Rules come into force on 1 April 2026. The period prior to implementation functions as a transition phase, enabling regulated entities to establish registration, compliance systems, and recycling arrangements.

Mandatory compliance applies to:

• Producers and brand owners
• Importers of non-ferrous metals, alloys, scrap, and used products
• Manufacturers using covered metals
• Collection agents
• Refurbishers
• Recyclers

All such entities must register on the CPCB online portal.
 

Yes. Registration with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is mandatory. The Rules expressly prohibit:

• Operating without valid registration
• Engaging in commercial transactions with unregistered entities

Non-registration may lead to suspension of operations and enforcement action.

This phased approach allows gradual capacity building while ensuring long-term circularity.