Supreme Court and 2016 Rules Guide Hazardous Waste Disposal: Importers Face Strict Re-export or Disposal Requirements
The disposal of hazardous waste is governed by the Supreme Court's directions and the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Waste is categorized as banned or regulated. Banned waste must be re-exported or destroyed by the importer, while regulated waste can be recycled by authorized entities. In cases of illegal import, the importer must re-export the waste within ninety days, or the Port and Customs authorities will manage disposal with State Pollution Control Board approval. If the importer is untraceable, Customs may sell the waste to authorized users or send it to authorized facilities.
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