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Waste/Used Battery Management System in India

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....aste/Used Battery Management System in India<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Environmental Law<br>Dated:- 3-5-2025<br>Here's a complete overview of the Waste/Used Battery Management System in India, including the roles of MOEFCC, CPCB, SPCBs, and Municipal Corporations: &#129534; 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 risk....

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....s (especially in lithium-ion batteries) &#128220; 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 &#128257; Key Features of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) * Prod....

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....ucers 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 & Reportin....

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....g * 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. &#127963;&#65039; Roles of....

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.... 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 & Monitori....

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....ng 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 inventory....

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.... 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 loca....

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....l 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 bur....

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....ning of batteries. * May include battery waste management in solid waste operations. &#9888;&#65039; 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. &#9989; 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. ***<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, exp....

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....erts, professionals ....