Under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, every industrial unit that generates, stores, transports, treats, recycles, or disposes of hazardous waste must obtain authorization from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). The authorization ensures that hazardous waste is handled, transported, and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner while complying with statutory requirements.

Our Process

1. Waste characterization and categorization as per Schedule I, II, and III of the Hazardous Waste Rules.
2. Calculation of hazardous waste generation quantities and identification of the applicable application forms (Form 1, Form 1A, etc.).
3. Preparation of hazardous waste storage facility layout, including labeling and secondary containment, in accordance with CPCB guidelines.
4. Online application filing with GPCB along with setup of the manifest system for waste tracking.
5. Coordination with GPCB for inspection, authorization approval, and renewal.
6. Assistance with annual return filing (Form 4) and maintenance of manifest records for regulatory compliance.

Documents Typically Required

• Manufacturing process details indicating hazardous waste generation points
• Hazardous waste inventory with quantity and waste category
• Storage area layout and safety measures
• Agreement with an authorized Treatment, Storage and Disposal Facility (TSDF) or authorized recycler

Why It Matters Improper management of hazardous waste poses significant environmental, health, and legal risks. GPCB authorization ensures complete traceability of hazardous waste from generation to final disposal, helping your organization remain compliant, avoid penalties, and minimize environmental liability.