Navigating India's Battery Waste Regulation

Battery waste management is a critical environmental concern in India. The rapid growth of technology and consumer electronics has led to a significant increase in battery usage and subsequent waste generation. Effective management of this waste is essential to prevent environmental pollution and ensure the sustainable use of resources.

The usual practice in India to dispose of small (household) batteries is to throw them in the household dustbin along with other waste. The need for separate treatment or segregation of this domestic hazardous waste at the household level is almost nil. In the absence of any proper collection, disposal mechanism, or recycling infrastructure, these waste batteries are currently ending up in landfills. Additionally, with the exponential growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Battery Energy Storage (BES) systems, the problem is becoming grave. To tackle the issue and to make specific processes for disposing of batteries, the