Overview of EPR Credits in India
Earn and trade EPR credits—plastic, e‑waste, battery and tyre—to flexibly meet your recycling obligations under CPCB’s EPR Credit Model.
10+ Years of Experience
400+ In-House CAs, CS & Lawyers
99% SLA Delivery
10,000+ Pin codes Network in India
100000+
Happy Customers
3500+
Expert Advisors
50+
Branch Offices
Free Consultation by Expert
Rated 4.9 by 42,817+ Customers
Talk to an Expert
Get personalized guidance from our industry specialists
Enquiry Form
Among Asia Top 100 Consulting Firm
Get Consultation
Lowest Fees 100,000+ Clients
Service Delivery
4.9 Rating | 50+ Offices
What Are EPR Credits?
Credits signify fulfilled recycling and waste management obligations. Producers earn credits by recycling waste and can trade certificates with others to meet EPR targets.
First EPR Credit
Indore Municipal Corporation received the first credit after recycling eight tonnes of banned plastics, showcasing municipal EPR participation.
Benefits of EPR Credits
● Flexibility: Producers can trade credits regionally. ● Incentivizes Recycling: Drives infrastructure investment. ● Innovation: Promotes eco‑friendly product design. ● Stakeholder Engagement: Integrates informal sector and communities. ● Transparency: Public credit balances on CPCB portal. ● Cost Optimization: Purchase credits at market rates.
1. Records for Credit Management
● Annual recycling certificates per waste category
● Portal records of credits earned and used
● Supporting audit reports
● EPR credit purchase agreements
● Proof of credit retirement against targets
How the Credit Model Works
1. Earn credits by recycling waste volumes beyond targets.
2. Record credits on the CPCB portal per category.
3. Trade or use credits to satisfy future EPR liabilities.
4. Monitor credit market and optimize purchase timing.
5. Report credit transactions in annual returns.
Listicles
Stakeholders
- Producers (manufacturers, importers, brand owners)
- Recyclers and co‑processors
- Informal collectors integrated via formal schemes
Credit Types
- Plastic Waste Credits
- E‑Waste Credits
- Battery Waste Credits
- Tyre Waste Credits
Challenges
- Lack of awareness on credit mechanisms
- Inadequate formal recycling infrastructure
- Complexity integrating informal sector
- State‑wise enforcement inconsistencies
How DoStartup Assists
We offer affordable credits, portal management and legal support for CPCB notices.
Competitive credit sourcing
Annual EPR portal filings
Legal guidance on compliance inquiries
Real‑time monitoring of credit balances