Pay 15 thousand rupees to the pollution board for handling e-waste.
After almost seven years, the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has revised the charges to authorize disposal of different types of waste. While this step has been taken to discourage waste generation and promote the principles of reducing, reusing and recycling, it takes into account the considerable time that has passed since the last revision in 2016 and the increased workload and expenditure. It has also been raised while keeping. Involved in processing authorization applications.
The various rules under which the duty revision has been implemented include the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Trans-Border Movement) Rules, 2016, E-Waste Management Rules, 2016, Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and Plastic Waste. Management Rules, 2016. The Board announced this decision in its recent board meeting held in January.
The fee for authorization under the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016 is Rs 15,000. This means that if you want to handle or dispose of hazardous or other waste, you will have to pay Rs 15,000 to the board.
Charges for collecting, storing, transporting, separating, dismantling, recycling or disposing of e-waste are Rs. 15,000, while for generation, collection, storage, transportation, processing, treatment or disposal of solid waste it is Rs. Is. 15,000.
For those wishing to manufacture, stock, distribute, sell, import or use plastic carry bags, plastic sheets or plastic packaging, the fee for new registration will be Rs 5,000 with a validity of one year and three subsequent renewal applications. Rs 15,000 has been fixed for this. Year.
The board also decided to impose a fee of Rs 5,000 for issuing quarterly certificates of compliance to imports and registered industrial units. Earlier no fee was charged for these certificates.
The Board is considering effective implementation of waste management rules and compliance with environmental norms, besides generating additional revenue to enable it to carry out its functions.
