E-Waste EPR
for Manufacturers
Who qualifies as a Manufacturer, what you must do under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, and how Social Lab runs the entire obligation for you.
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You’re a Manufacturer under E-Waste EPR if…
Companies that physically make or assemble electronic/electrical goods in India, including contract manufacturers making products for other brands.
Manufacturers register on the E-Waste EPR portal, but the recycling targets themselves sit with the Producer — the company selling the equipment under its own brand in India.
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EPR credit is calculated from the weight of four recovered metals
The scope you register and report against as a Manufacturer.
E-Waste EPR is applicable only to EEE listed in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
Where a Manufacturer sits in the E-Waste chain
Material moves through the chain below. Your step is highlighted — each other step links to what that role has to do.
- 01 Manufacturer You are here
Physically makes or assembles the equipment, including for other brands.
- 02 Producer
Sells the equipment under its own brand in India.
- 03 Consumer / Bulk consumer
Uses the equipment until end of life.
- 04 Refurbisher
Repairs and resells to extend product life.
- 05 Recycler
Recovers gold, copper, aluminium and iron from the waste.
Not sure which role you actually hold? Many businesses hold more than one — and the obligation follows the role, not the job title.
Compliance you can forget about
We take the whole E-Waste EPR obligation off your plate and stand behind every filing — backed by EPR specialists and a track record across India.
Talk to our EPR team →From registration to target fulfilment to audit — managed on your behalf, not just explained.
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Other roles under E-Waste EPR
Many businesses register in more than one role. Here’s the rest of the E-Waste EPR map.
Any company selling electronics under its own brand in India (whether it makes them or sources them); importers selling under their own brand are Producers too. If your brand is on the product, you are a Producer.
See the Producer obligation → RecyclerCompanies that process e-waste and recover materials (especially Gold, Copper, Aluminium, Iron); the portal generates EPR Certificates in proportion to metals recovered.
See the Recycler obligation → RefurbisherCompanies that repair/restore used electronics to extend their life and resell them, generating Refurbishing Certificates on the portal.
See the Refurbisher obligation →Companies we handle E-Waste EPR for
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Which electrical and electronic equipment are covered under E-Waste EPR?
E-Waste EPR is applicable only to EEE listed in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.
Who is a Manufacturer under E-Waste EPR?
Companies that physically make or assemble electronic/electrical goods in India, including contract manufacturers making products for other brands.
Does a Manufacturer have to register for E-Waste EPR?
Manufacturers register on the E-Waste EPR portal, but the recycling targets themselves sit with the Producer — the company selling the equipment under its own brand in India.
What are the E-Waste EPR targets?
Recycling targets for Producers are phased — 60% in the first two years (FY 2023-24 & 2024-25), rising to 70% then 80%. Gold-recovery targets are especially phased given limited infrastructure. Solar panels are covered but currently have no recycling target — Producers must safely store solar-panel waste until 2034-35.
What happens if a Manufacturer doesn’t comply?
Non-compliance attracts Environmental Compensation (EC) charges.
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