MoEF&CC adds EPR to Construction & Demolition Waste Rules
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has officially notified the Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Rules, 2025, which will come into effect from April 1, 2026. These rules aim to enhance sustainable waste management practices, promote recycling, and reduce the environmental impact of construction activities
Key highlights:
- Obligated Entities: Producers, recyclers, and operators of waste storage facilities and collection points established by local or development authorities must register on the EPR Centralised Portal managed by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
- Waste Management Plan Submission: Before starting any project, Producers must submit a detailed Waste Management Plan to CPCB, outlining estimated waste generation, recycling strategies, and disposal methods.
Recycling and Reuse Targets:
- Producers involved in reconstruction and demolition projects must recycle at least 25% of the waste generated by 2025–26, with targets increasing to 100% by 2028–29, as part of their extended producer responsibility.
- Downstream products made from recycled construction and demolition waste include bricks, blocks, tiles, pavers, kerb stones, park benches, drain covers, planters, and other precast items. Producers must use recycled materials in construction and reconstruction activities, starting with 5% of total material in 2026–27, increasing to 25% by 2030–31.
- Starting in 2026–27, road construction projects must use at least 5% recycled construction and demolition (C&D) waste, increasing to 15% by 2030–31.
- Key Targets & Compliance: The portal will track all transactions and facilitate exchanges of EPR certificates.
- Strict Penalties: Non-compliance may lead to cancellation of registration or imposition of environmental compensation.
You can access the official notification from here: Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Management Rules
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