Compliance Requirement Under the act in Accordance with the Rules & Regulations:

1. Registration of Producer on the Online Portal (Rule 4(2), 4(3), 4(5))

A ‘producer’ means a waste generator who is the occupier or in charge of a building or building complex project having a built-up area of 20,000 square metres and above. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework shall be implemented through an online portal, and every producer must register on the portal before commencing business. No entity shall carry out business without registration. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shall issue the certificate of registration within fifteen days. Registered entities shall not deal with any entity not registered under these Rules.

2. Registration of Operator of Intermediate Waste Storage Facility on the Online Portal (Rule 4(2), 4(3), 4(5))

Every operator of an Intermediate Waste Storage Facility (IWSF) must register on the CPCB online portal before commencing operations. No entity shall carry out business without registration. The Central Board shall issue the certificate of registration within fifteen days, and registered entities shall not deal with any entity not registered under these Rules.

3. Registration of Recycler on the Online Portal (Rule 4(2), 4(3), 4(5))

A ‘recycler’ means an entity registered on the portal and engaged in the recovery of reusable material from construction and demolition waste through on-site or off-site processing for manufacturing value-added products or otherwise. Recyclers must register on the online portal before commencing business. No entity shall carry out business without registration. The Central Board shall issue the certificate of registration within fifteen days, and registered entities shall not deal with any entity not registered under these Rules.

4. Prohibition on Dealing with Unregistered Entity (Rule 4(5))

Every registered entity must ensure that transactions, transfer of waste, procurement of services, recycling arrangements, or other activities under these Rules are undertaken only with entities holding valid registration under the Rules.

5. Preparation and Submission of Waste Management Plan (Rule 5(2), 5(3), Rule 9(4))

Every producer shall prepare a Waste Management Plan in respect of each project, assessing the quantum of waste from all streams — construction, re-construction, and demolition — and submit it to the local authority for approval before commencement of the project. The Extended Producer Responsibility targets for the project shall be regulated through this Waste Management Plan, and the local authority and development authority shall include the requirement of recycling of waste in the approval granted or to be granted for all construction projects.

6. Deposit Entire Waste at Processing Facility (Rule 5(6), 5(7))

The producer shall ensure that the entire waste generated is deposited directly at an authorised processing facility. Where no functional processing facility exists, the entire waste generated shall instead be deposited at a registered Intermediate Waste Storage Facility.

7. Transfer Leftover Waste from In-Situ Processing to Processing Facility (Rule 5(8))

A producer undertaking in-situ processing of construction and demolition waste shall ensure that the entire leftover or unprocessed waste is transferred and deposited at an authorised processing facility for further treatment or disposal.

8. Record and Report Waste Management Data on Online Portal (Rule 5(9))

Registered entities shall be responsible for entering accurate data on waste generation, handling, storage, recycling, and value-added products on the online portal. This data shall be verified by the implementing agency to match the material balance of the waste generated in a financial year.

9. Fulfil Extended Producer Responsibility Targets through EPR Certificates (Rule 5(10))

A producer shall meet its Extended Producer Responsibility target through the purchase of EPR certificates from a registered recycler, irrespective of the mode through which the waste is deposited or collected.

10. Obtain EPR Certificates for Eligible Recycled Waste (Rule 6(1))

The Central Pollution Control Board shall generate an Extended Producer Responsibility certificate through the online portal in favour of a registered recycler. The quantity eligible for generation of the certificate shall be calculated as QEPR = QP × CF × WP, where QP is the quantity of processed product, CF is the conversion factor, and WP is the weightage allocated to the processing mode. A registered recycler shall undertake eligible recycling activities and maintain records of processed output to enable generation of such certificates as per the prescribed calculation methodology.

11. Utilise EPR Certificates Within Three Years from the End of the Financial Year of Generation (Rule 6(3))

The Extended Producer Responsibility certificate shall be valid for three years from the end of the financial year in which it is generated, and upon expiry of this three-year period, the certificate shall automatically cease to exist.

12. Purchase EPR Certificates Within Permissible Liability Limits (Rule 7(1))

A producer may purchase Extended Producer Responsibility certificates limited to its EPR liability of the current year, plus any leftover liability of preceding years, plus an additional five percent of the current year’s liability. The producer shall ensure that EPR certificates purchased do not exceed this permissible limit.

13. Record and Report EPR Certificate Transactions on Online Portal (Rule 7(4))

All transactions relating to Extended Producer Responsibility shall be recorded and submitted by producers and recyclers on the online portal in the prescribed manner.

14. Utilise Processed Waste in Construction Projects Having Built-up Area of 20,000 sq. m. or Above (Rule 8(1), 8(7))

Processed construction and demolition waste shall be utilised in all construction activities having a built-up area of 20,000 square metres or above, as per the targets set out in the Second Schedule to the Rules.

15. Utilise Processed Waste in Road Construction Activities (Rule 8(1), 8(7))

Persons undertaking road construction activities shall utilise processed construction and demolition waste in accordance with the utilisation targets set out in the Third Schedule to the Rules.

16. Use Eligible Processed Waste for Compliance with Utilisation Targets (Rule 8(8))

Only debris-derived processed waste — such as waste from cement concrete, bricks, cement plaster, stone, rubble, and tiles — shall be considered for assessing compliance with the obligated utilisation targets. Other resalable or reusable waste materials, such as iron, wood, plastic, metal, and glass, shall not be considered for this purpose.

17. Ensure Quality Compliance of Recycled Products (Rule 8(9))

The recycler shall ensure that the recycled product complies with the quality standards and technical specifications, if any, set out under any law for the time being in force.

18. Segregate Waste into Separate Material Streams (Rule 9(1))

Waste generators shall take measures for waste management, including the collection and segregation of waste to facilitate its reuse and recycling into separate material streams.

19. Store and Process Waste for Recycling (Rule 9(1))

Waste generators shall store the waste appropriately and take steps for its recycling, either through in-situ processing or off-site processing mechanisms.

20. Transfer Waste to Authorised Collection, Storage or Recycling Facilities (Rule 9(1))

Waste generators shall transport the entire waste generated to a collection point or Intermediate Waste Storage Facility, or hand over such waste to an authorised agency or recycler, as appropriate.

21. Prevent Pollution and Public Nuisance During Waste Handling (Rule 9(1))

Waste generators shall take steps to prevent air pollution, littering of waste, and public nuisance during the collection, segregation, and storage of waste, and shall comply with the orders and directions of the local authority, development authority, and other implementing and enforcement agencies.

22. Ensure Demolition of Buildings as per IS 4130: Safety Code for Demolition of Buildings (Rule 9(3))

The producer shall undertake any building demolition activity in compliance with IS 4130: Safety Code for Demolition of Buildings, or any other standard operating procedures and safety measures for demolition as may be specified by the local authority and development authority.

23. Facilitate Collection and Delivery of Construction & Demolition Waste for Recycling (Rule 10(a))

Contractors, service providers, and authorised agencies shall assist waste generators in the collection of waste from the source to collection points, Intermediate Waste Storage Facilities, or processing facilities for recycling.

24. Support Fulfilment of EPR Targets and Processed Waste Utilisation Requirements (Rule 10(b))

Contractors, service providers, and authorised agencies shall assist waste generators in meeting Extended Producer Responsibility targets and utilisation of processed waste, providing such services in strict compliance with these Rules.

25. Implement Sustainable Construction Practices as per IS 15883:2021 in Project Execution (Rule 10(c))

Contractors, service providers, and authorised agencies shall coordinate with local authorities, waste generators, recyclers, and operators of Intermediate Waste Storage Facilities to facilitate collection, storage, and dispatch of waste, and shall implement sustainable construction practices in accordance with IS 15883:2021 for sustainability management in construction projects.

26. Conduct Workforce Awareness Programmes (Rule 10(e))

Contractors, service providers, and authorised agencies shall maintain adequate waste management infrastructure and provide training and awareness to employees and workers on environmentally sound waste management practices.

27. Follow Regulatory SOPs for Environmentally Sound Waste Management (Rule 10(f), Rule 11(c), Rule 12(c))

Contractors, service providers, authorised agencies, operators of Intermediate Waste Storage Facilities and collection points, and recyclers shall comply with the standard operating procedures and directions issued by the Central Pollution Control Board, State Pollution Control Boards, Pollution Control Committees, or other competent and implementing authorities for the management of construction and demolition waste.

28. Coordinate Waste Handling Activities with Authorities and Service Providers (Rule 11(a), Rule 12(a))

Operators of Intermediate Waste Storage Facilities and collection points shall coordinate with the local authority, waste generators, service providers, and authorised agencies to facilitate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of waste at such facilities, and shall share such information with the implementing and enforcement agencies concerned.

29. Obtain Prior Permission for Disposal of Waste in Low-Lying Areas (Rule 11(b), Rule 12(b))

Operators of Intermediate Waste Storage Facilities and collection points shall obtain prior permission from the local authority or development authority before disposing of waste in low-lying areas, or for other purposes, excluding disposal at a sanitary landfill facility.

30. Half-Yearly Waste Management Information by Operators of IWSF or Collection Point (Rule 11(d))

The operator of an Intermediate Waste Storage Facility and collection point shall furnish information relating to the receipt, storage, recycling, and dispatch of construction and demolition waste on the online portal by 15th October and 15th April, in respect of the preceding half-year.

31. Annual Return by Operators of Intermediate Waste Storage Facility or Collection Point (Rule 11(d))

The operator of an Intermediate Waste Storage Facility and collection point shall file annual returns on the online portal on or before 30th May following the financial year to which the return relates.

32. Half-Yearly Waste Management Information by Recycler (Rule 12(d))

The recycler shall furnish information relating to the receipt, storage, recycling, and dispatch of construction and demolition waste on the online portal by 15th October and 15th April, in respect of the preceding half-year.

33. Annual Return by Recycler (Rule 12(d))

The recycler shall file annual returns on the online portal on or before 30th May following the financial year to which the return relates.

34. Dispose Rejects and Inert Material after Recycling at Authorised Sanitary Landfill Facilities (Rule 12(e))

The recycler must dispose of all rejects or inert material remaining after recycling of construction and demolition waste at the nearest sanitary landfill facility, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Central Pollution Control Board.

35. Annual Waste Data Information by All Registered Entities (Rule 19(4))

All entities registered under these Rules — including producers, IWSF operators, and recyclers — must furnish information on the online portal covering the receipt, storage, recycling, and dispatch of construction and demolition waste during the preceding year, by 15th May each year.

36. Report of Accidents to State Board (Rule 20)

Where an accident occurs during the collection, transportation, storage, or processing of construction and demolition waste, the manager or person in charge of the entity shall report the incident to the State Pollution Control Board immediately or within 24 hours, through telephone and e-mail.

37. First Appeal Against Order (Rule 23(1))

Any person or entity aggrieved by an order made under these Rules may, within a period of thirty days from the date on which the order is communicated, prefer an appeal to the Secretary in-charge of the Department of the State Government or Union Territory Administration dealing with environment.

38. Second Appeal Against Environmental Compensation Order (Rule 23(2), 23(3))

Any person or entity aggrieved by a decision relating to imposition of environmental compensation may prefer a second appeal within thirty days from the date the decision is communicated, to the Additional Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), accompanied by proof of deposit of twenty percent of the environmental compensation amount. Such deposit shall be refunded if the appeal is decided in favour of the appellant.