EPR Compliance

Role & responsibilities

1. EPR Compliance Management

• Handle end-to-end EPR compliance under:
• Battery Waste Management Rules
• E-Waste Management Rules
• Plastic Waste Management Rules
• Ensure timely filing of returns on CPCB/SPCB portals.
• Track yearly EPR targets and fulfillment status.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities whenever required.

2. Data Collection & Validation

• Collect monthly data from:
• Manufacturing
• Production Planning
• Prepare product-wise and SKU-wise quantity reports.
• Reconcile production, sales and EPR quantities.
• Maintain audit trail and supporting documents.

3. Recycler / Vendor Management

• Identify and onboard authorized recyclers.
• Verify licenses and registrations of recyclers.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate EPR certificate rates.
• Execute agreements with recyclers and PRO agencies.
• Track certificate issuance and utilization.

4. EPR Certificate Procurement

• Plan annual EPR certificate requirements.
• Purchase EPR credits/certificates from approved recyclers.
• Monitor certificate validity and availability.
• Ensure timely retirement/adjustment of certificates against obligations.

5. Portal Management

• Manage CPCB EPR Portal activities.
• Upload returns and supporting documents.
• Monitor status of applications and registrations.
• Address portal-related issues and coordinate resolutions.

6. Compliance Monitoring

• Ensure compliance with:
• CPCB guidelines
• State Pollution Control Board requirements
• Environmental regulations
• Maintain compliance calendar.
• Ensure no default in statutory submissions.