Management & Training
Hazardous Waste Management
Identify, store, track and dispose of hazardous waste the way the rules require, with records that stand up to any inspection.
Quick answer
ETP sludge, used oil, spent solvents and many process residues are hazardous waste under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016. Generators need MPCB authorisation, safe storage for a limited period, manifests for every consignment to an authorised facility, and an annual return filed by 30 June.
Reviewed by the Aaradhya Enviro compliance team · 18 October 2026
Overview
ETP sludge, used oil, spent solvents, chemical residues, contaminated containers and many process wastes are classified as hazardous under the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules, 2016. Generators need authorisation from MPCB, must store waste safely for a limited period, send it only to authorised facilities using manifests, and file an annual return.
We identify your hazardous waste streams and their categories, obtain or renew the authorisation, design a compliant storage area, and set up the records: inventory, manifests and annual return. We also help arrange disposal through authorised treatment, storage and disposal facilities, recyclers and co-processors.
Who needs this service
- Industries generating ETP sludge, used oil, solvents or chemical waste
- Units with a hazardous waste authorisation due for renewal
- Plants preparing for inspection or after receiving a notice
- Units planning a new hazardous waste storage shed
What we cover
Waste identification
Listing of each waste stream with its category under the rules.
Authorisation
Application, renewal and amendment of hazardous waste authorisation.
Storage design
Impervious, covered, ventilated storage with segregation, labels and spill control.
Manifest system
Correct use and filing of manifests for every consignment.
Records & returns
Waste inventory records and annual return filing.
Disposal coordination
Authorised TSDF, recyclers, pre-processors and co-processors.
Our process
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Step 1
Inventory
We list every waste stream and quantity.
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Step 2
Classification
Categories confirmed under the rules.
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Step 3
Authorisation
Application filed or renewed.
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Step 4
Storage & labelling
Storage area upgraded and labelled.
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Step 5
Disposal tie-up
Authorised disposal routes arranged.
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Step 6
Records
Inventory, manifests and annual return maintained.
What you receive
- Hazardous waste inventory
- Authorisation application / renewal
- Storage area layout and checklist
- Manifest and record formats
- Filed annual return
Applicable regulations
- Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
- Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
- Conditions of your MPCB authorisation
Regulations are amended from time to time; we always work to the version currently in force and the conditions in your own consent.
FAQ
Hazardous Waste Management: frequently asked questions
Is ETP sludge hazardous waste?
How long can hazardous waste be stored on site?
What is a hazardous waste manifest?
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