The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on January 18, 2024 published the SOPs for recycling of lead scrap & used lead acid batteries
The following has been stated namely: -
• It states that Any Unit desirous of importing lead scrap/ used lead acid batteries should have valid authorization from the concerned SPCB/PCC under Hazardous and Other Waste (Management &Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
• It states that requirements pertaining to recycling facilities and standard operating procedures for grant of authorization to such Units are given in this SOP at Annexure-I
•It states that the Import of the used lead batteries should be done in pallets and they should be either stretch-wrapped or shrink-wrapped to the full height of the pallet stack and should be air-tight to avoid any gas within the pallets.
• The wrapping should be abrasion and pierce resistant The pallets used should have sufficient weight bearing capacity and impact resistance. The pallet should be leak-proof and should be labeled as acid-containing material.
• It states that the Imported used lead acid batteries should have the caps of cells properly tightened in place at the time of transportation.
• It further states that The list of authorized recyclers or re-processors should be regularly updated and placed on the official website of the concerned SPCB/PCC. Statement of authorized recyclers in the State may be sent to CPCB on a yearly basis by all the SPCBs/PCCs to maintain a centralized list of such recyclers in the country at the CPCB website
[Notification No. CP-22121/2023-WM-III-HO-CPCB-HO]
