Transfer of EPR Certificates under C&D Waste Rules, 2025 – Procedure in India

Anamika Rathore

Anamika Rathore

Published on: Jun 22, 2026

Shatakshi Sharma

Updated on: Jun 22, 2026

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Introduction

Transfer of EPR Certificates under C&D Waste Rules is an important compliance mechanism for producers covered under the Environment (Construction and Demolition) Waste Management Rules, 2025. EPR certificates act as quantifiable digital proof that a specific metric tonnage of construction and demolition (C&D) waste has been successfully processed, recycled, and diverted from landfills.

Under the Rules, producers are required to meet Extended Producer Responsibility targets for recycling construction and demolition waste. EPR certificates are generated by the Central Pollution Control Board in favour of registered recyclers based on eligible processed waste quantity. Producers may purchase these certificates through the online portal or approved trading platform to meet their EPR liability.

Once purchased, the EPR certificate is automatically adjusted against the producer’s liability and cancelled. Therefore, certificate purchase, transfer, adjustment and recordkeeping must be managed carefully to avoid mismatch, reporting gaps and environmental compensation risk.

Applicable Provisions

Procedure

1. Verification of Registration and Portals

   Before initiating a transfer, both the transferring party (Recycler or Producer) and the receiving party (the Airport Developer/Infrastructure Producer) shall ensure their portal profiles are active. The receiving party must share their unique EPR Producer Registration Number with the transferor to prevent misdirected credits.

2. Generation of Transfer Request by the Transferor

   The transferring entity logs into the CPCB portal and accesses the EPR Credit Ledger. The transferor shall:

   • Select the volume of certificates (quantified in metric tonnes) earmarked for transfer.
   • Input the exact EPR Registration Number of the recipient.
   • Upload supporting commercial invoices or processing agreements as required by the system.
3. Portal-Generated OTP Authentication

   To secure the transaction against fraud, the portal triggers a mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). A secure One-Time Password (OTP) is sent to the registered mobile number and official email ID of the transferor’s authorised nodal officer. The transfer request remains in a “Pending Verification” status until this code is entered.

4. Review and Acceptance by the Recipient

   The receiving infrastructure producer receives an automated alert on their portal dashboard showing an incoming credit transfer. The recipient shall log in, review the sender’s details, verify the certificate quantities, and click “Accept Transfer”. If discrepancies are found in the tonnage, the recipient can reject the request to return the credits to the sender’s ledger.

5. Real-Time Ledger Updating and Certificate Lock-In

   Upon acceptance, the CPCB central database automatically updates both ledgers in real time. The specified volume of EPR certificates is debited from the transferor’s account and credited to the recipient’s active compliance ledger. Once credited, these certificates are locked to the recipient’s specific project ID and cannot be transferred again.

6. Allocation Against Compliance Targets

   During the semi-annual reporting cycle, the receiving producer shall formally allocate the acquired EPR certificates against their outstanding recycling targets. The portal will automatically subtract the certificate value from the project’s gross waste liability, generating an updated compliance status report.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)