Hazardous Waste Authorization – Domestic Renewal

The environmental regulatory system in India mandates the authorisation of hazardous waste. It guarantees the safe, legal, and environmentally sound management of hazardous and other waste produced by industrial and other enterprises. An occupier is given official authority to handle hazardous wastes, including generation, collection, storage, treatment, recycling, processing, and disposal, by the appropriate State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC). To continue operating legally, the authorisation must be renewed before its set validity period expires. 

The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, govern India. To harmonise hazardous waste regulation, these regulations superseded earlier ones, such as the 1989 and 2008 Hazardous Waste Rules. 

What do you mean by Domestic Hazardous Waste?

According to the Solid Waste Management Rules of 2016, household-generated domestic hazardous waste includes things like paint and pesticide cans that have been discarded, sanitary waste like sanitary pads and disposable nappies, biomedical waste like expired or discarded medications, broken mercury thermometers, and used syringes, e-waste like tube lights and CFL bulbs, and used batteries and button cells. 

Hazardous waste can harm the environment and public health. Hazardous waste contains one or more dangerous characteristics, such as toxicity, reactivity, and ignitability. It is a distinct kind of garbage that cannot be eliminated using conventional methods. They include flammable liquids and dangerous metals. Because lead exposure can result in cognitive impairments, young children are particularly vulnerable.

• Industrial facilities that produce, gather, receive, store, transport, process, dispose of, or handle hazardous and other wastes 
• Chemical and oil-contaminated filters or cloth, spent chemicals and solvents, chemical or oil-bearing residues, and other hazardous wastes are often generated in laboratories and service stations for automobiles that store or use dangerous materials.
• Units, godowns, or warehouses of hazardous materials (such as medications, pesticides, etc.) that frequently produce contaminated, rejected, or non-standard products. 
• Organisations that recycle or reprocess hazardous and other trash 
• These units can receive, collect, store, transport, treat, and dispose of tire waste, biomedical waste, and hazardous waste.

• Prevents Pollution: Proper management of hazardous waste helps prevent pollution in the soil, air, and water, protecting ecosystems and wildlife.
• Reduction of Greenhouse Gases: Proper waste management helps reduce methane emissions from waste sites and waste burning, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change.
• Improves Quality of life: Keeps the environment clean, improves people’s health, and reduces the burden on healthcare systems.
• Job Creation: The hazardous waste management industry creates jobs in collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, helping to grow the economy.
• Promotes Sustainable Business Practices: Properly managing waste in businesses promotes eco-friendly practices, saves money, and helps build a good reputation.

Authorisation is essential to environmental governance and public safety; it is not just a formality.

• Legal Compliance: Hazardous waste operations may be subject to penalties, injunctions, or legal action if they break environmental regulations without proper authorisation.
• Environmental Protection: By ensuring that the facility maintains proper handling, storage, and disposal procedures, renewal reviews help to reduce pollution in the environment.
• Community Safety: Effective waste management reduces the dangers of hazardous material exposure for local populations and personnel.
• Regulatory Oversight: Renewal of hazardous waste authorisation enables regulators to evaluate compliance, conduct site inspections and apply revised restrictions that consider new regulations or technological advancements.

For the Hazardous Waste Authorisation Domestic renewal, the necessary documents include-

• Aadhaar and PAN of the authorised signatory
• GST registration (if applicable)
• Proof of site ownership or valid lease/rent agreement
• Factory license/trade license (if applicable)
• Latest electricity bill
• Site layout/plant plan showing storage/collection/segregation areas
• Certificate of Incorporation (for companies/LLPs) with MoA & AoA where applicable
• Board resolution appointing the authorised person (for companies)
• Any other documents requested by the SPCB/PCC, such as environmental statements, safety plans, or previous consents.

The following procedures are involved in the renewal of a hazardous waste authorisation: 

• Within 60 days following the relevant rules' publication date, apply in Form I to the state pollution control board.
• The "consent to establish" and "consent to operate" paperwork must accompany the application. 
• Make sure the application includes all required documentation. An authorised person should sign these documents. 
• Send the completed application and any necessary supporting documentation to the relevant state pollution control board. 
• If the submitted form and documentation meet the required requirements, the Board will approve them after review.

The validity of hazardous waste management authorization is for 5 years. For renewal of the approval, an application should be submitted 120 days before the expiry of the existing approval.

• Soil & water contamination leading to bioaccumulation of toxic chemicals.
• Air pollution from uncontrolled burning or evaporation of solvents.
• Ecosystem disruption and loss of biodiversity.
• Contribution to global warming through the release of greenhouse gases and the destruction of carbon sinks.

Corpseed for Hazardous Waste Authorisation Domestic Renewal as it provides end-to-end support in navigating the intricate requirements of rules related to the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) by guaranteeing timely renewal, accurate documentation, and strict compliance with the norms of the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB). With professional guidance, frequent status updates, and coordination with authorities, Corpseed helps reduce compliance risks, prevent fines or operational disruptions, and it also acts as a one-stop shop for related environmental approvals and ongoing regulatory obligations. 

• End-to-End Compliance Management: We provide comprehensive support for assessing hazardous waste categories, documentation, and online filing on the SPCB portal.
• Strong Expertise in Environmental Laws: We have compliance experts with in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Error-Free Documentation & Faster Approval: We ensure accurate submissions, proper waste quantity disclosure, and valid agreements with authorised recyclers.
• Seamless SPCB Liaison & Query Handling: We act as a single point of contact with SPCBs, efficiently managing departmental queries, inspections, and clarifications.
• Pan-India Service Coverage: We offer pan-India support for hazardous waste authorisation renewals, tailored to local SPCB norms.