Waste/Used Battery Management System in India

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..... Waste/Used Battery Management System in India
By: - YAGAY andSUN
Environmental Law
Dated:- 3-5-2025
Here's a complete overview of the Waste/Used Battery Management System in India, including the roles of MOEFCC, CPCB, SPCBs, and Municipal Corporations: 🧾 What are Waste/Used Batteries? Waste batteries include: * Lead-acid batteries (used in vehicles, inverters, industries) .....

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..... * Lithium-ion batteries (used in mobiles, laptops, EVs, etc.) * Nickel-cadmium, alkaline, zinc-carbon, button cells, etc. These batteries contain toxic and hazardous substances such as: * Lead * Cadmium * Mercury * Lithium * Acid or alkali electrolytes If improperly disposed of, they can: * Contaminate soil and groundwater * Cause health hazards * Lead to fire or explosion ris .....

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..... ks (especially in lithium-ion batteries) 📜 Legal Framework Battery waste in India is regulated under: * Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 (Supersedes the earlier Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001) Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 🔁 Key Features of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) * Pro .....

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..... ducers and importers of batteries are responsible for: * Collecting and recycling/refurbishing used batteries. * Meeting collection & recycling targets (percentage-based). * Ensuring recycled content in new batteries. 2. Battery Types Covered * All chemistries and all forms of batteries: * Portable * Electric Vehicle (EV) * Automotive * Industrial 3. Online Registration & Reporti .....

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..... ng * Producers, recyclers, and refurbishers must register on the centralized online portal (maintained by CPCB). * All entities must submit annual returns and compliance reports. 4. Ban on Landfilling and Incineration * Batteries must be collected and sent to authorized recyclers/refurbishers only. * No disposal in bins, landfills, or through burning is allowed. 🏛️ Roles o .....

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..... f Key Authorities 1. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) * Policy-making authority * Notifies and updates rules related to battery waste management. * Sets national-level EPR obligations, targets, and standards. * Coordinates with CPCB and international conventions (e.g., Basel Convention). 2. Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) * National Regulator & Monitor .....

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..... ing Agency * Operates the Battery EPR Portal for registration and compliance tracking. * Issues EPR registration certificates to producers and recyclers. * Prescribes guidelines for safe collection, recycling, and refurbishment. * Monitors annual compliance reports and conducts audits. * Takes enforcement action against defaulting producers or recyclers. * Maintains a national inventor .....

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..... y of waste battery generation and processing. 3. State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Pollution Control Committees (PCCs) * State-Level Enforcers * Register and monitor recyclers, refurbishers, and collection points within their state. * Conduct inspections and verify compliance with environmental norms. * Coordinate with CPCB to report violations or compliance gaps. * Implement loc .....

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..... al awareness campaigns about safe battery disposal. 4. Municipal Corporations / Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) * Local Facilitators * Provide support infrastructure (e.g., space for battery drop-off points). * Spread awareness among citizens and small shops regarding battery collection. * Coordinate with recyclers and informal sector for proper channelization. * Prevent illegal dumping or bu .....

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..... rning of batteries. * May include battery waste management in solid waste operations. ⚠️ Challenges * Informal sector still collects and handles batteries unsafely. * Lack of consumer awareness regarding safe disposal. * E-waste and battery waste are often mixed and disposed of together. * Lithium-ion battery fires due to unsafe storage or disposal. ✅ Way Forward * .....

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..... Strengthen EPR enforcement with digital tracking and barcoding. * Train informal collectors and integrate them into the formal chain. * Incentivize battery return programs at retail and service centres. * Promote safe battery technologies and recycling innovation. * Educate public through schools, RWAs, and public platforms. ***
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