Hazardous Waste Authorisation

Hazardous waste, defined by properties like toxicity, reactivity, flammability, or corrosiveness, must be carefully managed under the Hazardous & Other Wastes Rules, 2016. This includes generation, storage, treatment, recycling, and disposal, all regulated by CPCB and SPCBs. Authorisation is mandatory for:

Generators producing >10 metric tonnes per annum (Rule 6)
Recyclers / TSDFs managing treatment, storage, and disposal (Rule 10)
Transboundary Movement Permit for exporting or importing hazardous waste

Why Authorisation is Crucial?

Legal Compliance: Operating without authorisation breaches the EPA and Rules
Environmental Safety: Prevents harm from toxic waste
Operational Continuity: Ensures uninterrupted operations
Liability Coverage: Protects against legal and environmental risks

Documents Required

Generators (>10 TPA):

Factory/Trade License, PAN, GST
Hazardous waste generation details (quantity, type)
Site layout, storage plan
Consent to Establish/Operate (Water/Air Acts)
Annual return format (Form 4)

Recyclers / TSDFs:

Form 2 with process flow & 90% material recovery proof
Material Recovery Audit Reports
Environmental safeguards (acid neutralisation, air filters)
Financial Guarantee under Rule 12

Transboundary Movement:

Authorisation certificate (Form 1)
SPCB/CPCB approval
Consent to Establish/Operate
Customs/Port documentation
Prior-informed consent from the importing/exporting country

Authorisation Process

Category Assessment – Identify your authorisation type
Document Preparation – Gather technical/legal paperwork
Application Submission – File to SPCB/CPCB (Form 1)
Review & Inspection – Authorities verify data & site
Authorisation Grant – Issued with specified conditions
Ongoing Compliance – Maintain records (Form 3), file annual returns, inspections, and renewals

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Fines and Legal Action under the Environment Protection Act

Seizure of Waste or Operation Shutdown

Civil and Criminal Liability for harm or improper handling

How Neeyal EnviroSolutions Assists You

Comprehensive Services Include:

Eligibility & Gap Analysis for your waste category

Document Compilation aligned with regulatory standards

Portal Filing and on-site support during inspections

Record-keeping templates and annual return management

Renewal Handling for near-expiry authorisations

Transboundary Compliance for International Waste Movement