EPR for aluminium, copper, zinc and other non-ferrous metals
From 1 April 2026, the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 bring non-ferrous metal products under Extended Producer Responsibility. EcoNexa helps manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers and recyclers register on the CPCB portal, work out obligations and meet them through recycling certificates.
Key facts: non-ferrous metal EPR
- Introduced by the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025; obligations apply from 1 April 2026.
- Manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers and recyclers must register on the CPCB centralised portal; unregistered entities cannot operate.
- Recycling targets for non-ferrous metal products start at 10% in 2026-27 and rise to 75% by 2032-33.
- Minimum recycled-content use starts at 5% in 2028-29 and reaches 10% for aluminium, 20% for copper and 25% for zinc by 2031-32.
- Bulk consumers must set up collection points for end-of-life products.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Rules and portal procedures change often. Contact EcoNexa to confirm what applies to your unit.
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Who must comply
- Manufacturers and producers placing non-ferrous metal products on the market, including importers.
- Collection agents, refurbishers and recyclers of non-ferrous metal scrap.
- Bulk consumers of non-ferrous metal products.
How EcoNexa helps
- Applicability assessment by product and metal type.
- CPCB portal registration and documentation.
- Calculation of recycling and recycled-content obligations.
- Sourcing recycling certificates from registered recyclers through the EcoNexa EPR hub.
- Annual returns, records and audit readiness, including support for Registered Environment Auditor verification.
For recyclers
Registered non-ferrous metal recyclers can generate certificates against verified recycling. EcoNexa helps recyclers register, maintain process records and connect with producers that need certificates.
EPR for Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap (2026): FAQs
Obligations under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 apply from 1 April 2026.
Non-ferrous metals such as aluminium, copper and zinc are covered, with metal-specific recycled-content targets.
Recycling targets for non-ferrous metal products rise from 10% in 2026-27 to 75% by 2032-33.
Yes. EcoNexa helps registered recyclers connect with producers through its EPR settlement hub.
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