What is the process to get the required licenses and clearances for starting an e-waste and/or battery recycling business in India?

Form a company. Do all the normal registrations like the SSI license, MSME registration, Udyog aadhar etc. through standard application process. After you get these registrations, you need to submit an application for consent of establishment to the pollution control board. Along with this application you need to submit a project report giving details of the technology and pollution control and abatement equipment to be used. The land on which the project is supposed to be constructed also needs to be mentioned along with the relevant land right papers.

Can I do both e-waste and battery recycling in the same premises?

No. The requirements for e-waste and batteries are very different. Also the licenses for both battery and e-waste are distinct. Battery recycling does not require to be in red zone as of 2024. Red zone is mandatory for e-Waste recycling .

What all licenses and clearances are required for starting an e-waste recycling business in India?

SSI license, Udyog Aadhar, MSME registration is required from the Ministry of Industry. Consent to Establish, Registration and Consent to Operate are required from the Pollution Control Board.

What is the list of documents I need to submit at the time of consent for e-waste/battery recycling business in India?

Site Plan / Index, Topographical map, Detailed layout of plant of different processes, point sources of effluent discharge/ emissions and position of stack and documents including DG set capacity in KVA, Process Flow Sheet, Details of devices proposed for water and air pollution control, SSI Certificate/NOC from Directorate of Industries, Consent fees in form of DD favouring The State or Central PCB as mandated Local Body NOC Undertaking on revenue stamp paper or CA certificate about proposed capital investment Power and water supply sanction letters from the respective bodies, etc are required. The entire list is available on every state pollution control board as well as central pollution control board website. Apart from this the Central Pollution Control Board may come up with additional requirements from time to time.

Do I need a GST number?

Yes. GST number is required. However if your turnover is less than 20 Lakhs, it is not mandatory. This may change as per the GST policy changes from time to time.

Is GST applicable to recycling business?

Yes. Applicable @ 18% as of Dec 2024.

It is not a direct and open import for e-waste. Batteries are currently being imported. For importing e-waste there is a very elaborate process and generally it is not allowed. Appropriate documentation is required for each consignment along with a consent from the Ministry of Environment and Forests as well as the customs. Further, after recycling, the recycling certificates and material balance statements also need to be provided. You can also import e-waste under basel convention provided the outputs including the rejects are all exported back to the country of origin. This is applicable if both the exporting and importing country are signatories of the Basel convention. Disclaimer - The above answer may not be accurate in all aspects. However it captures the essence.

Do I need to have the facility in a State registered industrial zone like MIDC, GIDC etc?

It is not required to have the facility in MIDC or industrial zone. However, it is easier to get the required licenses, power, water supply, transportation facility etc. While not mandatory, it is recommended to be in an industrial area. You can have a non-industrial NA land plot anywhere. As long as it is not near residential area and at least 500 meters away from a water source, you can construct your facility there. However, for Lithium Ion Battery recycling, this restriction does not apply.

Is any kind of environmental clearance required? Where do you get it?

Environmental Clearance is not required if you are going for a dry process. Till dismantling level or upto mechanical metal - non metal separation, generally EC is not required. For wet process when chemicals get involved, EC is mandatory. So for recovery of precious metals through chemical processes, EC is mandatory.

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