No private contractor is appointed to collect wet waste, clarifies PCMC

Pimpri: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has taken steps to address the issue of wet waste collection in housing societies. Previously, the PCMC had instructed housing societies generating over 100 kg of wet waste to process it within the society itself. However, many housing societies faced challenges in managing the wet waste, prompting them to request PCMC to resume collection. However, incidents of private contractors demanding money from housing societies were reported.

Sanjeevan Sangle, Chairman of Chikhali-Moshi Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies’ Federation, emphasized that no private contractor has been appointed by the PCMC for waste collection.

Sangle further highlighted that housing societies were urged not to fill any forms or pay charges to private contractors for waste collection. PCMC has clarified that no private contractor has been appointed, and the committee will work towards resolving the issue of wet waste management in housing societies.

Residents of housing societies have expressed relief at the decision to resume wet waste collection by PCMC. Many housing societies were struggling with the logistical and operational challenges of managing wet waste within their premises. The decision to form a committee to address the issue has been welcomed by housing societies, as it is expected to bring about a concrete solution to the problem.

PCMC has been actively working towards implementing effective waste management practices in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The committee’s decision regarding the wet waste issue in housing societies is eagerly awaited, as it will have a significant impact on waste management practices in the area.

“PCMC has not appointed any private contractor for wet waste collection. Whereas, currently a committee has been formed to make decisions accordingly for the wet waste management. PCMC had asked the housing societies to manage the wet waste but few housing societies were facing the problem for management of waste in society itself. But now after the committee conducts the meeting a final decision and solution in this regard will be given,” said Ajay Charthankar, Deputy Commissioner of Health Department.