Bio-medical Waste Management

 

Bio-medical Waste Management

• APPCB Guidelines for Common Bio-medical Waste treatment and disposal facilities.
• Guidelines for bar code system for effective management of biomedical waste
• Guidelines for disposal of bio-medical waste generated during universal immunization programme (UIP)
• Environmentally sound management of mercury waste generated from the health care facilities.
• Draft guidelines for packaging and transportation of biomedical waste for utilization.
• Guidelines for biomedical waste for utilization.

Bio-Medical Waste means any waste, which is generated during the diagnosis, treatment or immunisation of human beings or animals or research activities pertaining thereto or in the production or testing of biological or in health camps etc.,
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India notified the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 on 20.07.1998 under Environment (Protection) Act,1986. To implement these rules more effectively and to improve the collection, segregation, processing, treatment and disposal of these bio-medical wastes in an environment sound management thereby, reducing the bio-medical waste generation and its impact on the environment MOEF & CC notified “Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules,2016” in G.S.R NO 343(E), dated 28th March,2016 suppressing the earlier Rules and MOEF & CC notified “Bio-Medical Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2018” in G.S.R NO. 234(E), dated 16th March,2018 amending the earlier Rules, 2016.

As per the Bio-medical Waste rules, it shall be the duty of every occupier of HCF (Health Care Facility) & operator of CBMWTF (Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facility) to take all the steps to ensure that the Bio-Medical waste is properly handled and disposed without any adverse effect to human health and the environment.As per Rule 10, every occupier or operator handling Bio-Medical waste, irrespective of the quantity shall make an application in Form II to the prescribed authority (i.e. APPCB).

Presently there are 11 Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Facilities(CBMWTF) in operation in the state. Every occupier of HCF is required to become member of respective CBMWTF for disposal of Bio-Medical Waste.Occupiers of non-complying institutions are liable for prosecution under the provisions of Environmental Protection Act and Rules.

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How to Apply ?

As per Rule 10, every occupier or operator handling Bio-Medical waste, irrespective of the quantity shall make an application in Form II to the prescribed authority (i.e. APPCB).

Prescribed Application Proforma

FORM – II

(See rule 10)

APPLICATION FOR AUTHORISATION OR RENEWAL OF AUTHORISATION

(To be submitted by occupier of health care facility or common bio-medical waste treatment facility)

To

The Prescribed Authority,

(Name of the State or UT Administration),

Address

1.Particulars of Applicant :

• Name of the Applicant: (In block letters & in full)
• Name of the health care facility (HCF) or common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF) :
• Address for correspondence:
• Tele No., Fax :
• Email:
• Website Address:

2.Activity for which authorisation is sought :

Activity

Generation, segregation

Collection,

Storage

packaging

Reception

Transportation

Treatment or processing or conversion

Recycling

Disposal or destruction

use

offering for sale, transfer

Any other form of handling

Please tick

3.Application for □ fresh or □ renewal of authorisation (please tick whatever is applicable) :

(i) Applied for CTO/CTE Yes/No

(ii) In case of renewal previous authorisation number and date:

(iii) Status of Consents :

(a) Under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 :

(b) Under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1981 :

Yes/No

4.

(i) Address of the health care facility (HCF) or common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF):

(ii) GPS coordinates of health care facility (HCF) or common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF):

5.Details of health care facility (HCF) or common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF):

• Number of beds of HCF:
• Number of patients treated per month by HCF:
• Number healthcare facilities covered by CBMWTF:______
• No of beds covered by CBMWTF: _______
• Installed treatment and disposal capacity of CBMWTF:             Kg per day
• Quantity of biomedical waste treated or disposed by CBMWTF:              Kg/ day
• Area or distance covered by CBMWTF: ___________
(pl. attach map a map with GPS locations of CBMWTF and area of coverage)
• Quantity of Biomedical waste handled, treated or disposed:

Category	Type of Waste	Quantity Generated or Collected, kg/day	Method of Treatment and Disposal (Refer Schedule- I)
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)
Yellow	(a) Human Anatomical Waste:
	(b)Animal Anatomical Waste :
	(c) Soiled Waste:
	(d) Expired or Discarded Medicines:
	(e) Chemical Solid Waste:
	(f) Chemical Liquid Waste :
	(g) Discarded linen, mattresses, beddings contaminated with blood or body fluid.
	(h) Microbiology, Biotechnology and other clinical laboratory waste:
Red	Contaminated Waste (Recyclable)
White (Translucent)	Waste sharps including Metals:
Blue	(a) Glassware:
	(b) Metallic Body Implants:

6.Brief description of arrangements for handling of biomedical waste (attach details):

• Mode of transportation (if any) of bio-medical waste:
• Details of treatment equipment (please give details such as the number, type & capacity of each unit)

No of units

Incinerators :

Plasma Pyrolysis :

Autoclaves :

Microwave :

Hydroclave :

Shredder :

Needle tip cutter or destroyer

Sharps encapsulation or concrete pit :

Deep burial pits :

Chemical disinfection :

Any other treatment equipment :

Capacity of each unit

7.Contingency plan of common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF)(attach documents) :

8.Details of directions or notices or legal actions if any during the period of earlier authorisation

9.Declaration

I do hereby declare that the statements made and information given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not concealed any information.

I do also hereby undertake to provide any further information sought by the prescribed authority in relation to these rules and to fulfill any conditions stipulated by the prescribed authority.

Date :

Place :

Signature of the Applican

Designation of the Applicant

The application shall be submitted along with prescribed fee and other enclosures such as DMHO registration certificate, membership of common facility, quantities of waste generated and disposed.

The application for authorization shall be submitted at the concerned Regional Office prior to commencement of activity in case of fresh applications and 90 days before the expiry of authorization in case of renewals.

All the HCFs having bed strength ≥25 beds, Medical colleges, CBMWTFs are also required to obtain Consent to Establish (before starting construction activity) and obtain Consent to Operate (before commissioning the activity) from the Board.

The annual return for biomedical waste in India is officially filed using Form-IV (under Rule 13 of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016), rather than Form-4 (which typically applies to hazardous wastes). This annual report must be submitted by the occupier of a health care facility (HCF) or operator of a common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF) to the prescribed state authority

 The annual return for biomedical waste in India is officially filed using Form-IV (under Rule 13 of the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016), rather than Form-4 (which typically applies to hazardous wastes). This annual report must be submitted by the occupier of a health care facility (HCF) or operator of a common bio-medical waste treatment facility (CBWTF) to the prescribed state authority. [1, 2, 3]

Key Filing Details

• Submission Deadline: On or before 30th June every year.
• Reporting Period: January 1st to December 31st of the preceding calendar year.
• Prescribed Authority: Respective State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or Pollution Control Committee (PCC).
• Applicability: Mandatory for all bedded/non-bedded hospitals, clinics, laboratories, veterinary institutions, and treatment facilities. [1, 2, 3]

Structure of Form-IV Annual Report

Section / Sl. No.	Core Particulars Required	Description / Data Points
1. Occupier Details	Facility & Authorization Identity	Name, address, contact info, GPS coordinates, ownership type, and valid BMW authorization/consent numbers.
2. Facility Type	Classification of HCF / CBWTF	Bedded (number of beds) or non-bedded (clinic, lab, blood bank, veterinary, research unit).
3. CBWTF Metrics	Treatment & Disposal Capacities	Facilities covered, bed count, installed capacity (kg/day), and quantity treated daily (if operating a CBWTF).
4. Waste Generation	Annual Quantities by Category	Total waste generated/disposed in kg/annum on a monthly average for Yellow, Red, White, Blue, and General Solid Waste.
5. Operations & Disposal	Storage, Treatment & Recyclers	Details of on-site storage, treatment equipment (autoclaves, shredders, etc.), recyclable waste sold, ash/sludge disposal, and CBWTF operator name.
6 - 9. Compliance & Safety	Committees, Training & Accidents	BMW Management Committee minutes, number of training sessions/personnel trained, accident records, and air pollution emission standards compliance.

 

In culmination of 10 years of dedicated efforts, Union Environment Minister and CM (Rajasthan) initiate the process for release of captive-bred Great Indian Bustards into the Wild at Desert National Park, Jaislamer

A critical step in GIB Recovery Programme - to aid progressive Refining of Protocols for Reintroduction of Captive-bred Birds into their Natural Habitat

Posted On: 03 OCT 2026 3:14PM by PIB Delhi

In a significant milestone for the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), during the Wildlife Week 2026 Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, and Chief Minister (Rajasthan), Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma (through VC), today participated in the initiation of the process for release of two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards from the soft-release facility into the wild to be undertaken tomorrow at the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. This rewilding of the GIB is the fruit of continuous hard work, dedication and scientific pursuit over a decade in building a viable population of the State bird of Rajasthan. The dignitaries also reviewed the progress of GIB Conservation Breeding Centre at Ramdevra and Sam and inaugurated the newly developed Rewilding Aviary, while also releasing the brochure on the decadal journey of GIB in the landscape. Rajasthan State Minister for Forest and Environment, Shri Sanjay Sharma, along with senior officers of the Union and State Governments attended the event.

The project has seen a remarkable beginning in Rajasthan and subsequently a successful ‘jumpstart’ initiative in Gujarat. The Union Minister recently reviewed the soft release and conservation facility at Naliya, Kutch in Gujrat. Tomorrow's release would mark an important transition in India’s GIB conservation programme from establishing a viable conservation-breeding population towards rewilding and augmentation of the species in its natural habitat. The exercise was undertaken in a carefully controlled manner with limited presence at the release site to minimise human-induced disturbance to the birds. Learnings from the pilot release will be used to progressively refine the protocols for subsequent releases.

In his address during the evening, the Chief Minister of Rajasthan called this day of rewilding of the State Bird as a day of pride for the whole State. He highlighted how under the coordinated efforts of the Union and State Governments, the GIB which is part of the Thar's cultural heritage has been brought back from the brink of extinction. The Chief Minister also detailed the funding support provided by the State Government for the GIB Conservation Programme, besides other successful interventions in the field of environmental conservation across the State.

Addressing the inaugural session, Shri Bhupender Yadav highlighted that the whole region of Thar Desert has emotional and cultural connect with GIB. The Union Minister thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision that led to the success of the conservation programme for GIB, which has become a global example during the last decade. He commended the efforts of the officials of Union Environment Ministry, State forest department, scientists of WII and local communities to have achieved the swift progress under the GIB Conservation Programme that has today reached the stage of rewilding the bird.

Shri Yadav stated that the success of this programme would also get economic benefits for local communities in the form of eco-tourism, besides GIB conservation's ecological benefits as the umbrella species of the Thar ecosystem. The Minister further highlighted the importance of GIB in grassland conservation, land degradation neutrality and working as an important stopover for migratory birds in central Asian flyways.

During the visit, while reviewing the incubation and breeding facilities Shri Yadav interacted with officials and scientists associated with the conservation programme. The Rewilding Aviary at Ramdevra, measuring 160 m × 64 m × 14 m, has been constructed by the Rajasthan Forest Department through the Rajasthan State Road Development and Construction Corporation Ltd. (RSRDC), with a sanctioned budget of ₹9.25 crore from the Government of Rajasthan in consultation of experts and scientists of Ministry and WII. The large, pillar-less facility provides unobstructed flight space for captive-bred GIBs to develop flight muscles, adapt to natural conditions and exhibit natural behaviour in preparation for their eventual release.

The Bustard Recovery Programme

It is a collaborative initiative of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Rajasthan Forest Department and Wildlife Institute of India (WII), with technical collaboration from the International Fund for Houbara Conservation and funding support from National CAMPA. The ongoing National Action Plan envisages conservation breeding, scientifically informed habitat management, threat mitigation, habitat restoration and community engagement.

The conservation-breeding programme has achieved significant progress. The GIB facilities at Sam and Ramdevra presently house 97 birds, of which 40 originated from wild-laid eggs and 57 have been bred in captivity. Of these, 86 birds are being maintained for captive reproduction, while 11 have been earmarked for release into the wild. Captive reproduction resulted in 24 live chicks during 2025 and 29 during 2026. Scientific interventions under the programme such as the novel ‘jumpstart’ approach are aiding in the species’ recovery, wherein six chicks in Rajasthan and two chicks in Gujarat have been hatched by placing captive-laid eggs in wild nests that were accepted by the incubating females.

These interventions – enabled by successful conservation breeding of GIB – are being reinforced with significant efforts in restoring habitats by Rajasthan Forest Department that includes the establishment of ~200 sqkm of fenced grassland enclosures inside the Desert National Park, which serve as the prime breeding habitats for the species, according to long-term telemetry studies of WII. The species’ conservation actions are being guided by the Judgement of the Supreme Court of India, based on recommendations of the Expert Committee constituted for this purpose.

The release of captive-bred GIBs represents the next critical step in the species recovery programme and will provide important scientific learnings for progressively developing and refining protocols for reintroduction of captive-bred birds into their natural habitat. As a prelude to Shri Yadav's visit to GIB conservation facilities at Jaisalmer, public awareness and outreach activities were organized across Rajasthan.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) under Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022

Q. What is Battery?

Answer: ‘Battery' means new or refurbished cell and/or Battery and/or their component, including

accumulator, which is any source of electrical energy generated by direct conversion of chemical

energy and includes disposable primary and/or secondary battery.

Q. What does ‘Waste Battery’ includes?

Answer: Waste Battery includes:

(i) Used and/or End of Life Battery and/or its components or spares or parts or consumables

which may or may not be hazardous in nature;

(ii) Pre-consumer Off-Spec Battery and its components or spares or parts or consumables;

(iii) Battery whose date for appropriate use has expired;

(iv) Battery which have been discarded by the user.

Q. What is the meaning of EPR?

Answer: EPR stands for ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ which means responsibility of any

Producer of Battery for Environmentally sound management of Waste Battery.

Q. What are EPR target for Producers/Manufacturers?

Answer: EPR targets is the quantity of battery placed in the market by the Producer/Manufacturers.

Details are given in Schedule II of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.

Q. Who all comes under the definition of ‘Producer’?

Answer: ‘Producer’ means an entity who engages in:

(i) manufacture and sale of Battery including refurbished Battery, including in equipment,

under its own brand; or

(ii) sale of Battery including refurbished Battery, including in equipment, under its own brand

produced by other manufacturers or suppliers;

(iii) import of Battery as well as equipment containing Battery.

Q. Does manufacturers of Battery needs to obtain registration from CPCB?

Answer: As per Rule 4 (4), The person or an entity involved in manufacturing of Battery shall have to

register through the online centralised portal as Producer in Form 1(A). The certificate of registration

shall be issued in Form 1(B).

Q. Does importer of battery needs to obtain registration from CPCB?

Answer: As per rule 3(1) (u), Importer of Battery as well as equipment containing Battery will be called

'Producer'. The Importer has to obtain registration from CPCB to carry out import activities related to

battery  Q. Which entities shall register on the online portal developed by CPCB?

Answer: The following entities shall register on the online portal developed by CPCB:

(i) Producer (Importers comes under the definition of Producer as per Rules)

(ii) Manufacturers of Battery

(iii) Recyclers and Refurbishers

Q. What are the documents required for KYC for registration of Producers/Manufactures?

Answer: PDF copy of Company’s PAN, CIN & GST of the Producer/Manufacturers.

Q. Is the registration provided by CPCB to the importers of lead acid batteries under Batteries

(Management and Handling) Rules, 2001 still valid?

Answer: No, importers have to obtain fresh registration from CPCB to carry out any import activities

related to battery as well as equipment containing battery.

Q. Which type of batteries are covered under The Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022?

Answer: All types of batteries regardless of chemistry, shape, volume, weight, material composition

and use.

Q. In case of Proprietorship/Partnership, under company details, what should be provided in PAN?

Answer: PAN of the authorized person is to be provided.

Q. When will the Importer be liable for EPR obligations?

Answer: Importers shall have EPR Obligations under the following conditions:

a. Importers who sale the imported battery in the market under their own brand name.

b. Importers supplying the imported battery to other manufactures/dealers and the

manufacturers/dealers is selling those batteries in the market under the brand name provided by the

importer.

c. Importers supplying the imported battery directly to bulk consumers.

d. Importers selling the imported battery in the market under the name of the brand imported.

Q. When will the Importer NOT liable for EPR obligations?

Answer: Importers shall not have EPR Obligations under the following condition:

a. Importers supplying the imported battery to other manufactures/dealers and the

manufacturers/dealers is selling those batteries in the market under their own brand name.

Q. Do the Dealers of Battery have to register with CPCB/SPCB?

Answer:

a. If the dealer purchases the battery from a manufacturer or a producer and sales the battery under

its own brand name, in this case, the dealer will be called a Producer and will have to register with

CPCB. The Dealer will also have EPR obligations as per rule  b. If the dealer purchases or supplies the battery from manufacturer/s or a producer and sale them

under the brand name provided by the manufacturer or producer, then the Dealer is not required to

obtain CPCB or SPCB."

Q. Do the exporters of battery needs to register with CPCB and have any EPR obligations?

Answer: If the company/brand is not placing the Battery in the Indian market, it will not have EPR

obligations.

Q. Do manufacturers of products using battery as a component (e.g. manufacturers of UPS, inverters,

medical equipment, emergency lights, Instruments, Signage, Printers, etc.) fall under definition of

Producer under Para 3 (u) (i) & (ii) page 29 of the BWM Rules, 2022?

Answer:

a. If a company/manufacturer is using a battery as a component in equipment’s, then the manufacture

will have EPR obligation and have to register as producer if it is making batteries under its own brand

name.

b. If a company/manufacturer is using battery provided by other battery manufacturer/producer, then

it will not have any EPR obligations."

Q. Where can I find the EPR Registration Certificate?

Answer: There is no separate registration certificate for EPR. Registration is only granted under Form

1(B) of the Rules.

Q. We at XYZ industry/brand/company are engaged in manufacturer of Battery and supply of battery

to different manufacturers in India. We do not supply any battery to direct consumer or through

dealer. Do we need to obtain registration from CPCB?

Answer: As per rules 4(4), Manufacturer of the battery has to register as producer by CPCB.

Q. Do the manufacturers of Battery have any EPR obligations?

Answer:

I. Manufactures shall have EPR Obligations under following conditions:

a. Manufactures who sale the battery in the market under their own brand name.

b. Manufactures supplying battery to other manufactures/dealers and the other

manufacturers/dealers is selling those batteries in the market under the brand name provided by the

Original manufactures.

c. Manufacturers supplying battery directly to bulk consumers.

II. Manufacturers shall have not EPR Obligations under following conditions:

a. Manufacturers supplying battery to other manufactures/dealers and the manufacturers/dealers is

selling those batteries in the market under their own brand name.

Q. As per the new Batteries Waste Management Rules 2022, whether battery user or consumer is

required to submit annual or half yearly return?

Answer: Consumers/users of battery are not required to submit annual or half yearly returns.

However, if any brand/company/industry/User is involved in import of any battery for in-house use  then it is mandatory to obtain registration from CPCB and they will be liable for EPR obligations. In this

case, they will have to submit annual returns by 30th June."

Q. Where can I find the list of registered recyclers and refurbisher?

Answer: The list of registered Recyclers and Refurbishers can be obtained through SPCBs/PCCs.

Q. We at XYZ company are involved in Refurbishment of battery and after refurbishing the battery we

are selling the battery under our own brand name. Will we have EPR obligations?

Answer: If a company, be it a refurbishment unit is involved in selling of battery under its own brand

name, then as per rules they will be called 'Producer'. They will have to register with CPCB and will

have EPR obligations."

Q. What documents are to be submitted by the Producer while applying for grant of registration?

Answer: Refer SoP given on CPCB website.

Q. In form 1 (A), under type(s) of Battery placed in the market with brand name(s), what brand name(s)

to be written in case of imported Battery?

Answer: Importer shall mention their own brand name(s) and not the brand name(s) of the battery

imported.

The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Battery Waste Management in India is governed by the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Under this framework, all battery producers, manufacturers, and importers must handle the eco-friendly collection, recycling, or refurbishment of discarded batteries.

 The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Battery Waste Management in India is governed by the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022. Under this framework, all battery producers, manufacturers, and importers must handle the eco-friendly collection, recycling, or refurbishment of discarded batteries. 

All compliance activities, from initial registration to regular filings, are handled through the CPCB Battery EPR Portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

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🕒 Latest Filing Deadlines (2026)

• Annual Return (AR) Extension: The final date for filing the Annual Return for the Financial Year 2025–2026 has been officially extended to November 30, 2026. 

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📝 Return Filing Requirements by Role

Entity Type	Filing Forms	Frequency & Requirements
Producers / Importers	Form 3	Annually. Must declare total battery sales, calculate target obligations, and submit proof of buying EPR credit certificates from certified recyclers.
Recyclers & Refurbishers	Form 4	Quarterly. Must report the exact weight of waste batteries collected, materials processed/recovered, and certificates generated/sold.

Note: Registered entities with zero sales or activity during a financial year are still legally required to file a Nil Return. 

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🛠️ Step-by-Step Return Filing Process for Producers

1. Access the Portal: Log in using your authorized company credentials via the Centralized Single Sign-On (SSO) Portal. 
2. Review Sales Data: Navigate to the returns panel. The platform auto-populates your overall EPR recycling obligations based on the daily or quarterly sales information submitted over the year. 
3. Fulfill Targets with Credits: Ensure you have procured enough EPR certificates (by weight of specific metals like Lead, Lithium, Cobalt, etc.) from registered recyclers to cover your calculated targets.
4. Report Public Awareness: Upload mandatory data regarding consumer awareness initiatives conducted by your brand to promote responsible battery disposal (e.g., workshops, advertisements, or collection point signs). 
5. Final Submission: Double-check your target balances, sign off on the summary page, and hit submit. 

⚠️ Penalty Notice: Failure to submit timely returns or meet collection targets will automatically attract Environmental Compensation (EC) charges and can result in the suspension of your commercial manufacturing or import license.

Extended Producer Responsibility Portal under BWM Rules, 2022

Battery Waste Management (BWM) Rules, 2022 have been notified by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 22 Aug., 2022. These rules are applicable to all types of batteries regardless of chemistry, shape, volume, weight, material composition and use. As per these Rules, Producer (manufacturers, importers) shall have the obligation of Extended Producer Responsibility for the battery they introduce in the market and the Producer shall meet the collection and recycling targets as given in Schedule II of the rules to ensure the attainment of EPR obligations.

According to the Rules, Producers, Recyclers, and Refurbishers of Battery shall have to register through the online centralized portal developed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Recyclers and Refurbishers shall also have to register with the concerned SPCB/PCC on this centralized portal developed by CPCB. The portal will help in improving accountability, traceability and transparency of fulfilment of EPR Obligations. This portal would act as the single point data repository with respect to orders and guidelines related to implementation of BWM Rules, 2022.