How Companies Can Meet e-Waste Compliance Under EPR Rules
To meet e-Waste compliance under India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Rules, companies must partner with authorized recyclers, maintain proper collection and disposal records, obtain EPR registration from CPCB, and ensure all e-Waste is processed through certified channels.
Why e-Waste Compliance Matters More Than Ever
With India emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing technology hubs, e-Waste generation is at an all-time high. Every replaced laptop, server, printer and other Electrical and Electronic products adds to a growing environmental burden.
That’s why the e-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 introduced the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system – ensuring that producers, importers, and brand owners are responsible for the safe recycling of their electronic waste.
For companies, compliance isn’t just a regulation – it’s a commitment to sustainability, data safety, and environmental accountability.
Understanding EPR in Simple Terms
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy where manufacturers and companies are held responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially the disposal stage
In the context of e-Waste, it means:
- Businesses must ensure their discarded electronics are collected and recycled responsibly.
- Only CPCB-authorized recyclers can process that waste.
- Companies need valid EPR certificates to prove compliance.
Steps for Companies to Achieve e-Waste Compliance
1. Get EPR Registration from CPCB
That means e-Waste should be viewed less as a cost item, and more as a resource pool and sustainability enabler. For forward-thinking organisations, closing this loop via repairs, reuse, refurbishment and recycling becomes a defining component of corporate ESG, supply-chain resilience and circular-economy strategy.
- Company details (PAN, GST, CIN)
- Product categories handled
- Authorized recycler and/or Refurbisher partnership
Tip: Partnering with an authorized recycler like SOGO simplifies this process – we manage registration and documentation on your behalf.
2. Set Up a Take-Back or Collection Mechanism
Companies must establish a system to collect obsolete IT equipment, hardware, or electronics from clients or internal departments.
Options include:
- Drop-off points
- Exchange Programs
- Reverse logistics
- Annual collection drives
SOGO helps corporates design custom take-back programs that ensure every device is accounted for and recycled responsibly.
3. Partner Only with Authorized Recyclers
Never hand over e-Waste to informal scrap dealers.
Because Authorized recyclers ensure:
- Environmentally safe Dismantling and Recycling
- Secure Data Destruction
- Evidence of Appropriate Recycling
- Certificate of Destruction/Recycling
- Legal traceability of every unit processed
SOGO is a CPCB-authorized recycler, offering pan-India collection and EPR fulfilment services.
4. Maintain Compliance Documentation
Keep proper records of:
- Evidence of Awareness Programs conducted
- e-Waste collection & transfer receipts
- Recycling certificates
- Quarterly and Annual returns filed to CPCB
This ensures transparency and protects your organization during audits or government inspections.
5. Create Awareness Within the Organization
Compliance starts from within.
Conduct awareness sessions so employees understand:
- Why e-Waste disposal matters
- Where to drop off old electronics
- How improper disposal can lead to penalties
SOGO can support internal e-Waste Awareness Workshops and CSR campaigns to build a sustainability-first culture.
How EPR Compliance Benefits Your Business
Meeting e-Waste obligations goes beyond legal requirements. It builds brand value and trust.
Regulatory Safety: Avoid fines or license suspension.
Data Protection: Secure disposal prevents data leaks.
CSR & ESG Alignment: Strengthen your sustainability reporting.
Brand Credibility: Earn recognition as an eco-conscious organization.
SOGO helps corporates, IT firms, and manufacturers achieve full EPR compliance through end-to-end e-Waste management solutions:
- CPCB registration & documentation
- Certified collection and recycling
- Data destruction reports
- CSR-linked recycling programs
Contact Sogo Here to make compliance effortless – and sustainability impactful.
What is EPR in e-Waste management?
EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) holds producers accountable for collecting and recycling electronic waste in an environmentally responsible way.
Who needs EPR authorization in India?
Producers, importers, brand owners, and companies that offer to sell electronic equipment must obtain EPR authorization from CPCB.
How can SOGO help with compliance?
SOGO provides end-to-end solutions — from registration and collection to certified recycling and documentation.