PCMC to stop wet waste collection from housing societies? Here’s what the civic body says
PCMC to stop wet waste collection from housing societies? Here’s what the civic body says
Pune, 1 July, 2026: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to continue collecting wet waste from large housing societies and commercial establishments for the time being. The civic body has withdrawn its earlier decision to stop collecting wet waste from these establishments from July 1.
The decision comes after discussions with public representatives and the Municipal Commissioner. The Health Department said the next course of action will be decided after further consultations.
Earlier, PCMC had announced that housing societies, offices, hostels, companies and hotels generating more than 100 kg of waste per day would have to process their own wet waste. The civic body had planned to stop collecting wet waste from such establishments if they failed to comply.
The move was based on the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, issued by the Central Government. Under these rules, bulk waste generators must treat wet waste within their own premises through composting or bio-methanation. The rules apply to establishments generating more than 100 kg of waste per day, those spread over 20,000 square metres, or those using more than 40,000 litres of water daily.
PCMC had directed large housing societies to install composting units by June 30. However, the decision was strongly opposed by housing society representatives, who raised concerns over its implementation.
Following the objections, the civic body has decided to continue collecting wet waste for now while reviewing the policy.
According to the Health Department, around 1,155 housing societies and commercial establishments in Pimpri Chinchwad generate more than 100 kg of waste every day. Officials have started a survey to identify which of these have proper wet waste processing facilities. The first phase of implementation will focus on establishments that already have waste treatment systems in place.
Deputy Health Officer Dr. Pradeep Thengal said the civic body will continue collecting wet waste for now, and a final decision will be taken after further discussions with elected representatives and the Municipal Commissioner.
