- Maximum benefit
- 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹25 Crore) + 70% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr)
- Who can apply
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises, for specific activities only
- Status
- Open; current term ends 26 May 2031
Is E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026 open? Key facts at a glance
E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026 (Haryana): 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹25 Crore) + 70% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr).
Last verified: 20 Oct 2026. How we check our information
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Level | Haryana State scheme |
| Type of benefit | CAPEX Support + OPEX Support + Patent, Green, Employment and Relocation Incentives |
| Maximum benefit | 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹25 Crore) + 70% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr) |
| Project cost range | Any |
| Who can apply | Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing). Only for: Only authorised e-waste recyclers or dismantlers processing the equipment in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, that start commercial production or operations after 27 May 2026 (or expand once with the required additional investment). |
| Implementing agency | Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana |
| Official notification | Read the notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026 |
| Current term ends | 26 May 2031 |
| Last verified | 20 Oct 2026 · How we check |
What is E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
Notified on 27 May 2026 (Haryana Govt. Gazette Extraordinary No. 81-2026/Ext, notification No. 20/11/2026-4IB-1; Council of Ministers meeting of 18 May 2026) for five years, or until a new policy or amendment, whichever is earlier.
It covers units recycling the electrical and electronic equipment listed in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, including their components, consumables, parts and spares, that comply with the Central and State Pollution Control Board rules.
Only units that begin commercial production or operations after notification and within the policy period are eligible, and the application must reach the Department before commercial operations begin.
Existing recyclers qualify once for expansion or diversification with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI (or 25% with at least ₹125 Crore, or above the Mega threshold for the location).
CAPEX Support (clause 10.1A): 30% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹25 Crore per unit, in ten annual instalments — covering building, utilities and power backup, plant and machinery used in dismantling, treatment and recycling, IT hardware and software, new captive renewable energy of at least 100 kW, ETP and air-pollution control, technology acquisition (up to ₹1 Crore a year), stamp duty and external development charges.
OPEX Support (clause 10.1B): 70% of eligible operating expenditure for five years from commencement, up to ₹2 Crore a year — covering Net SGST and electricity duty paid to Haryana, 75% of annual lease rent (capped at 6% of the property's valuation), quality certification, patent costs, CGTMSE guarantee fees, credit rating fees and awareness campaigns for informal waste collectors and citizens (up to five a year, ₹5 lakh each).
Commercialised patents (10.2): ₹50 lakh per domestic patent (up to ₹5 Crore) and ₹1 Crore per international patent (up to ₹10 Crore).
Greening (10.3): ₹100 per carbon credit (up to ₹1 Crore); captive renewable energy ₹50 lakh per MW (up to ₹2.5 Crore for MSME/Large units, ₹10 Crore for Mega/Ultra Mega); 50% of ZLD cost (up to ₹5 Crore, or ₹10 Crore for Mega/Ultra Mega); 2% of building cost for GRIHA/LEED-type certification (up to ₹5 Crore).
Employment (10.4): a local employment subsidy for ten years by the share of Haryana local employees (up to ₹1 lakh per employee a year, ₹1.2 lakh for women, SC, Divyang and ex-servicemen employees where at least 15% of the workforce is local; at least ₹48,000 where the average salary is below ₹48,000 a month), and HKRN EPF reimbursement of the employer's and the employee's share for five years, up to ₹25,000 per employee a year each.
Relocation (10.5): 50% of the cost of moving plant and machinery to Haryana, up to ₹5 Crore from another State or ₹10 Crore from abroad. A unit may instead take a 50% top-up on Government of India sector benefits in place of clauses 10.1 to 10.5 (10.6).
Collection (11C): a one-time grant of up to ₹10 lakh per e-waste collection centre set up in PPP mode by authorised recyclers in high urban density areas, subject to guidelines; Haryana-registered recyclers get preference for public-sector e-waste (11B).
Park developers get separate capital or Net SGST support (clause 12), which is for developers only. The same project cannot claim under another Haryana policy, except the Progressive MSME policy for heads not covered here (7.7), and total incentives with Government of India assistance are capped at 100% of FCI (7.8).
Official notification (PDF) · notified 27 May 2026
What are the key benefits of E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- CAPEX Support: 30% of eligible capital expenditure, up to ₹25 crore per unit, paid in ten annual instalments (cl. 10.1A).
- OPEX Support: 70% of eligible operating costs (Net SGST, electricity duty, lease rent, certification, patents, CGTMSE and rating fees, awareness campaigns) for five years, up to ₹2 crore a year (cl. 10.1B).
- Commercialised patents: ₹50 lakh per domestic patent (up to ₹5 crore) and ₹1 crore per international patent (up to ₹10 crore) (cl. 10.2).
- Greening: ₹100 per carbon credit (up to ₹1 crore); ₹50 lakh per MW of captive renewable energy (up to ₹2.5 crore, or ₹10 crore for Mega/Ultra Mega); 50% of ZLD cost (up to ₹5 crore, or ₹10 crore); 2% of building cost for green certification (up to ₹5 crore) (cl. 10.3).
- Employment subsidy for Haryana local employees for ten years (up to ₹1 lakh per employee a year, ₹1.2 lakh for women, SC, Divyang and ex-servicemen employees; at least ₹48,000) and HKRN EPF reimbursement for five years, up to ₹25,000 per employee a year each (cl. 10.4).
- Relocation grant: 50% of the cost of moving plant and machinery to Haryana, up to ₹5 crore (from another State) or ₹10 crore (from abroad) (cl. 10.5).
- E-waste collection centres in PPP mode: one-time support up to ₹10 lakh per centre for authorised recyclers (cl. 11C).
What could a unit get under E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
The ceiling the scheme sets. What a particular unit receives depends on its project cost, location and the conditions on this page, so no rupee figure is worked out here.
Up to the scheme’s limits: 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹25 Crore) + 70% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr)
Illustrative only: this is the scheme’s maximum, not an estimate for your unit. Source: Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy 2026 — Haryana Govt. Gazette (Extra.) No. 81-2026/Ext, 27 May 2026 (notification No. 20/11/2026-4IB-1).
Who can apply for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- Units recycling the electrical and electronic equipment in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, complying with CPCB and HSPCB requirements (cl. 7.1, 7.3).
- New units starting commercial production or operations after 27 May 2026, within the policy period (cl. 7.2); existing units once, for expansion or diversification with additional FCI of at least 50% of current FCI, or 25% with at least ₹125 crore (cl. 7.6).
- The application must reach the Department before commercial operations begin (cl. 7.4).
- The same project cannot claim under another Haryana policy, except the Progressive MSME policy for heads not covered here; total incentives with Government of India support are capped at 100% of FCI (cl. 7.7, 7.8).
Eligible business types
MSME categories covered
Eligible industries
How do I apply for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- Apply to the Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana before commercial operations begin (cl. 7.4). The policy does not name a portal.
- The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of 27 May 2026 (cl. 8). None had been published on the Department’s website when checked on 20 October 2026; the policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified. Confirm the form and documents with the Department.
- After commencement, claim each CAPEX instalment and each year’s OPEX with the expenditure records.
Which documents are needed for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- Application to the Department before commencement of commercial operations
- Udyam Registration or IEM
- HSPCB consent (CTE/CTO) and e-waste recycler/dismantler authorisation
- Detailed Project Report
- CA-certified eligible capital expenditure with invoices
- GSTIN and GST returns (for the OPEX claim)
Can E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026 be combined with other schemes?
This scheme can be combined with the following for higher total benefits:
Why are E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026 applications rejected?
- Activity is not recycling of Schedule I e-waste under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022
- Commercial production started before 27 May 2026 (other than a qualifying expansion)
- Application filed after commercial operations began
- Same project also claimed under another Haryana policy
- Transferred machinery counted towards capital expenditure
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Frequently asked questions about E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026
- Is E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026 open?
- Yes. The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Status last verified: 20 Oct 2026.
- Who can apply for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- Micro, Small, Medium enterprises (Manufacturing). Only for: Only authorised e-waste recyclers or dismantlers processing the equipment in Schedule I of the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, that start commercial production or operations after 27 May 2026 (or expand once with the required additional investment).
- What is the maximum benefit under E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- 30% of eligible CAPEX (up to ₹25 Crore) + 70% of eligible OPEX for 5 years (up to ₹2 Crore/yr).
- How do I apply for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- 1. Apply to the Department of Industries & Commerce, Haryana before commercial operations begin (cl. 7.4). The policy does not name a portal. 2. The policy said its schemes and operational guidelines would be notified within three months of 27 May 2026 (cl. 8). None had been published on the Department’s website when checked on 20 October 2026; the policy says an application consistent with it is not barred because a scheme has not been notified. Confirm the form and documents with the Department. 3. After commencement, claim each CAPEX instalment and each year’s OPEX with the expenditure records.
- Until when can I apply for E-Waste Recycling Policy 2026?
- The current term runs until 26 May 2031. Projects must usually be registered or commence within the term; check the cut-off before you rely on it.
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