Pune: PMC To Add 2,000 Smart Vehicles To Strengthen Waste Management Network
Pune: PMC To Add 2,000 Smart Vehicles To Strengthen Waste Management Network
Pune, November 11, 2025: In a major step toward improving city cleanliness and waste collection efficiency, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to add 2,000 new high-capacity vehicles to its existing solid waste management fleet. The expansion, part of the Vishwas 2025 initiative, aims to ensure round-the-clock waste collection across the city.
Municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram announced that the decision follows the success of a pilot project in Vimannagar, where mechanised collection systems received positive public response for maintaining cleaner streets, reducing garbage spillage, and easing the workload of sanitation staff.
Launched on September 1, the Vishwas 2025 project focuses on modernising waste collection with the use of technology and machinery. The addition of new vehicles will expand the current fleet of 944 vehicles and enable smoother, faster, and more sustainable waste management.
“With the success of the Vimannagar model, we realised the need for a modern and robust waste collection fleet for Pune,” said Commissioner Ram. “The 2,000 new vehicles will help address the city’s growing waste load and ensure uninterrupted operations. These will be durable, high-performance machines capable of supporting daily intensive work.”
Ram added that the goal is to create a citywide, technology-driven waste management system that blends efficiency, sustainability, and reliability.
Currently, PMC’s waste collection operates through a joint public–private framework. The motor vehicle department maintains corporation-owned units, while the solid waste management department coordinates with private contractors for additional fleet operations.
Out of the 944 existing vehicles, 626 belong to PMC and 318 are managed by contractors. Mini trucks form a major part of the civic fleet with 379 units, followed by 50 dumpers, 56 tippers, 78 ghantagadis, 51 compactors, and 12 tractors. Contractor fleets include 163 Dost vehicles, 93 bin lifters, and 62 compactors, offering greater flexibility in smaller lanes and dense neighborhoods.
Officials have acknowledged that rapid urban growth and an ageing fleet have put significant pressure on the waste collection system. The addition of new vehicles is expected to increase operational efficiency, reduce breakdowns, and ensure better waste segregation and disposal.
“The upcoming fleet will be smarter, stronger, and designed for long-term service. It’s not just about increasing numbers, but improving quality and performance,” Ram concluded.
