If your business generates lithium-ion battery waste — from used batteries, defective cells, or manufacturing scrap — you are legally required to manage it under India’s Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR). Regulated by the CPCB, these rules define how battery waste must be collected, transported, and recycled through authorized channels to ensure safe and compliant handling.
Understanding BWMR & Your Compliance Responsibility
The Battery Waste Management Rules ensure that hazardous battery waste, especially lithium-ion batteries, is processed safely instead of entering informal or unregulated channels. These rules apply to producers, importers, OEMs, and bulk consumers, making it mandatory to channel waste only through authorized recyclers.
The CPCB manages compliance through its EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) framework, requiring proper registration, reporting, and verification. Businesses must ensure their recycling partners are CPCB-authorized, as using unregistered recyclers can lead to compliance risks and penalties.
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Segregate and safely store battery waste
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Transfer waste only to authorized recyclers
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Maintain documentation for EPR reporting
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Follow hazardous waste transport regulations
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Avoid penalties and supply chain compliance risks
How ETCO Green Supports BWMR Compliance
ETCO Green is a CPCB-authorized recycler, helping businesses manage battery waste in full compliance with BWMR. We provide structured collection, safe logistics, and advanced recycling processes designed to recover value while minimizing environmental impact.
Our services include pan-India reverse logistics, secure handling of battery waste and manufacturing scrap, and complete documentation support to simplify your EPR reporting requirements.
With a focus on low-emission recycling and zero liquid discharge processing, we ensure that your compliance efforts also contribute to a more sustainable and responsible supply chain.
If your business generates battery waste, partnering with ETCO Green ensures you meet regulatory requirements efficiently while maintaining environmental and operational standards.



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