Deadline Extended: Waste Tyre EPR Returns for FY 2024–25 Now Due by June 30

Introduction

In a welcome relief for stakeholders, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has extended the timeline for submitting quarterly and annual returns on the Waste Tyre EPR Deadline on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Portal. All registered entities under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2022 now have until June 30, 2025, to file their returns for the Financial Year 2024–25. The extension ensures smoother compliance amid technical, operational, or procedural delays. During this period, EPR certificate generation and transfer on the portal will continue as usual.

Who Must Take Action?

The extension applies to all registered entities on the Waste Tyre EPR Portal, including:

Producers
Importers
Brand Owners (PIBOs)
Waste Tyre Recyclers and Retreaders
Authorized Transporters and Collection Agencies

What Returns Are Covered?

The deadline applies to:

Quarterly Returns (Q1–Q4) of FY 2024–25
Annual Return for FY 2024–25

All submissions must be made online through the portal:
👉 https://www.eprtyrescpcb.in

New Extended Deadline

Revised Deadline: June 30, 2025
Previous Deadline: April 30, 2025
Applies to: All returns under Waste Tyre EPR for FY 2024–25

What Happens During the Extension Period?

Entities can continue to generate and transfer EPR certificates
CPCB will accept filings and process submissions without penalty
Late submissions after June 30, 2025, may attract compliance action or rejection

Recommended Steps for Compliance

Log in to the EPR Portal using your credentials
Prepare your data on tyre import, sale, and recycling
Verify recycler acknowledgments for processed waste
Upload and submit quarterly/annual returns under the correct FY
Download confirmation after successful filing

Why Timely Filing Matters

Ensures continued authorization and portal access
Avoids show-cause notices, penalties, or suspension
Helps maintain accurate EPR credit balances and eligibility
Supports a robust and traceable circular economy for waste tyres

Conclusion

This two-month extension offers registered entities a valuable opportunity to complete or correct their Waste Tyre EPR filings for FY 2024–25. With the portal open until June 30, 2025, it’s time to act fast, close any reporting gaps, and avoid compliance issues later. All EPR functions, including certificate generation and transfer, will continue during this grace period. Don’t delay; file now and stay compliant.

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