Since FY 2022–23 producers of new tyres and importers of waste tyres have EPR obligations under Schedule IX of the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, with the recycling target reaching 100% of the tyres placed on the market two years earlier. We register you on the CPCB waste-tyre EPR portal, reconcile your production and import data and source certificates from registered recyclers.
Legal basis: Schedule IX (Extended Producer Responsibility for Waste Tyre) of the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, inserted by the Amendment Rules notified 21 July 2022, under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Who needs it
- Tyre manufacturers producing passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, off-road or industrial tyres
- Importers of new tyres, including automotive OEMs importing vehicles with tyres fitted
- Importers of waste tyres for recycling, who carry a 100% obligation on the imported quantity
- Brands that sell tyres manufactured under contract in their own name
- Tyre recyclers and retreaders who need to understand their role in certificate generation
Common in:Manufacturing & Industrial UnitsRecyclers & Waste ProcessorsImporters & Brand Owners
Documents required
- 1Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed and PAN
- 2GST registration certificate and IEC, for importers
- 3Tyre production or import data by weight for FY 2020–21 onwards, as the targets reference earlier years
- 4Product list with tyre categories and average weights
- 5Consent to Operate from SPCB, for manufacturers
- 6Bills of entry and MoEFCC import permission, for waste tyre importers
- 7Chartered Accountant certificate of quantities manufactured or imported
- 8Authorised signatory and registered office address proof
Missing something? We help you obtain or regularise supporting documents before filing.
How we get it done
- 1
Role and obligation assessment
Day 1–4We establish whether you are a producer of new tyres, an importer of waste tyres, or both, and compute the target years that apply.
- 2
Historical data compilation
Day 5–10Production and import weights are compiled and certified for the reference years specified in Schedule IX.
- 3
Portal registration
Day 11–13The application is filed on the CPCB waste-tyre EPR portal with fee payment and all supporting uploads.
- 4
Query resolution and certificate
Day 14–35CPCB clarifications are handled and the registration certificate with targets is obtained.
- 5
Certificate sourcing and annual return
Day 36–40We plan certificate purchases from registered tyre recyclers producing crumb rubber, reclaimed rubber, recovered carbon black or pyrolysis products, and set up the 30 June annual return.
If you don’t comply
Shortfall against the waste tyre EPR target or failure to register attracts Environmental Compensation under Schedule IX read with Rule 20 of the HOWM Rules, levied as per CPCB's compensation guidelines, as well as penalties under Section 15 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. Importers of waste tyres additionally risk cancellation of import permission.
Why MYDA Group
Specialists, not generalists
Environmental compliance is our only practice, so your file is handled by people who do this every day.
Fixed fee, written scope
You know the professional fee and the statutory fees before we start. No surprise add-ons.
Inspection and audit-ready
We prepare your site and team for the board visit or certification audit and attend it with you.
Lifetime reminders
Every condition, return and renewal goes into your compliance calendar with alerts.
Frequently asked questions
How are the tyre EPR targets structured?
The target was 35% of tyres manufactured or imported in FY 2020–21 for 2022–23, 70% of the 2021–22 quantity for 2023–24, and 100% of the quantity from two years earlier (Y-2) from 2024–25 onward. Importers of waste tyres must meet 100% of the imported quantity in the same year.
What counts as recycling for certificate purposes?
Registered recyclers generate certificates for producing reclaimed rubber, crumb rubber, crumb rubber modified bitumen, recovered carbon black and pyrolysis oil and char under the conditions in Schedule IX. Retreading is encouraged but is treated separately, and certificates are issued only for quantities backed by GST invoices.
Are OEMs importing complete vehicles covered?
Yes, tyres fitted on imported vehicles count as tyres imported for the purpose of EPR, so automotive importers are producers under Schedule IX in addition to their e-waste and battery obligations. We reconcile these across portals for you.
When is the annual return due?
The annual return for the previous financial year is filed on the CPCB portal by 30 June, declaring quantities placed on the market and certificates purchased against the target. Late or missing returns are treated as non-fulfilment of EPR.