West Bengal - Obtain License for Management and Handling of E-Waste

ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

To apply for license or permission for management and handling of Electronic wastes in person, the proponent has to visit the Regional office of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board.
The Regional Office can be visited or contacted with the help the link given below: Link
Visit the Regional Office and get the Application form for E-waste authorization or refer the “Documents to use” section in this page.
Please fill the application with information and details in accordance with your needs and which is necessary. Then, it should be attested with the applicant’s signature.
Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed in “Required Documents” section of this page. Attach all the important documents mentioned.
Then, it should be submitted at the Regional office of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board which will be further forwarded to the concerned officials. They would check the application and attached documents if there is any deficiency.
Once when all the furnished information is found sufficient by the Engineer or officer concerned, the report shall be submitted to the Board within 24 hours without fail.
After further processes, the hard copy of the signed Authorization order shall be despatched from the Board within a day of approval, to the proponent.

Apply Online

For obtaining authorization for handling Electronic wastes, you have to visit the OCMMS module in WBPCB website using the following link: Link
If you already have an Industry registration, click the “Industry login” radio button in User login tab and enter the user details, click “Login” button. Else, make a new registration by clicking on “New Industry Registration” button in the “User Login” tab.
In the registration page, select the “Industry” or “Health care Establishment” radio button in the field “Registration for” and click “Submit” button. Your “User ID” and an one time “Password” will be provided which can be changed later.
Registration details will appear on the top of the screen, note it down, click “Home” tab at the left side and login using your User ID and Password.
After logging in, you will have to change the existing password with a new one and then log in again using the Username and changed password as before.
In the page that opens, edit your “Industry details” if you want by clicking on “Edit” button. Click on “E-Waste Authorization” tab (present at the top). Then, place the cursor on “E-Waste Authorization” option on the left side and then select either “For dismantling or recycling” or “By manufacturer or refurbisher” option in the drop-down menu that appears.
E-Waste form will open with respect to your choice. Fill all the necessary fields in the form and Upload all the required in the “Documents” tab by clicking on “Upload” button. Then, add the fees details in “Fee” tab.
When completed filling the application, select “Completed” radio button and click on “Save” button to submit the application.
After successful submission of the application, it will be taken to the glance of concerned officials for verification and further processes.
If the authorities find any mistake in the application or documents attached, it will be returned to the industry and the industry can find it in the “Completed Application” tab in the OCMMS module.
And if the authorization has been sanctioned, the User can view and download the certificate in OCMMS module.

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the license.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Duly Signed Application form
Site map of the location
Copy of the latest consent order/renewal issued
Details of the waste to be processed/day
Categorical description of wastes to be handled
Methodology and operational details
Site evacuation from local authority
Utilization of the processed E-waste
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Office Locations & ContactsEdit

West Bengal Pollution Control Board,
Department of Environment, Govt. of West Bengal
Paribesh Bhawan, 10A, Block-LA,
Sector-III, Bidhannagar,
Kolkata-700106.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Link, Link

EligibilityEdit

Industries applying for E-waste (Management and Handling) Authorization should possess valid Consent/Renewal of consent order.
The Industries applying for the authorization must be eligible of providing reliable Operating Facility for managing the wastes effectively. The operating facility will be needful for specialized supervision and better instrumentation.
The applicant should be aware of the acts and guidelines amended on the Management and Handling of Electronic Wastes. To download, click here: Link

FeesEdit

The fees structure or details can be obtained from the Board Personnel.

ValidityEdit

Authorization granted under the E-waste (Management and Handling) rules shall be valid for a period of five years.

Documents to UseEdit

Application form for Electronic waste (Management and Handling) authorization can be found in the page number 23 in the following document: Link

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Processing TimeEdit

On receipt of complete application in all respects, the SPCB will take a period of about 120 days for the issuance of authorization.

InstructionsEdit

It has to be ensured that applicants should not have submitted applications for E-wastes authorization using more than one User Id for the industry location.
Any unauthorized change in personnel, equipment or working conditions as mentioned in the application by the person authorized shall constitute a transgression of his authorization.
The authorized person must get prior permission from the SPCB or PCC to shut down the operations.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

The authorization for Electronic Wastes is essential for under Management and Handling of E-wastes with consent of the Pollution Control Board authorities.

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