Pune Municipal Corporation to Boost Waste Processing Capacity by 300 Tonnes Daily
PMC plans to raise waste processing capacity by 300 tonnes on immediate basis
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The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to increase the city's waste processing capacity by nearly 300 tonnes per day to address the growing garbage accumulation. This initiative comes as several processing facilities are underperforming or shut down, with the goal of enhancing both wet and dry waste management ahead of the monsoon season.
- 01Pune generates approximately 2,200 to 2,400 tonnes of waste daily, with only 400 tonnes currently processed.
- 02The PMC is also looking to expand the waste-to-energy plant at Hadapsar by an additional 225 tonnes.
- 03The shutdown of processing facilities at Keshavnagar has significantly impacted waste management, with 150-tonne units out of operation due to technical issues.
- 04The rise in waste generation is attributed to increased food delivery services and e-commerce packaging.
- 05Civic officials are working to restart stalled projects and enhance processing capacities to alleviate pressure on the waste management system.
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In response to rising waste accumulation, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to increase the city's garbage processing capacity by 300 tonnes per day. Pune currently generates between 2,200 to 2,400 tonnes of waste daily, but only 400 tonnes are processed, leading to significant waste pile-up. The PMC plans to enhance both wet and dry waste processing through existing facilities, with an emphasis on restarting stalled projects and addressing the operational issues at the Keshavnagar processing units, which have been shut due to technical difficulties. Additionally, the waste-to-energy plant in Hadapsar will see an increase in capacity by 225 tonnes. This initiative is crucial as the city prepares for the monsoon season, aiming to mitigate the pressure on its waste management system caused by the rise in packaging waste from food delivery and e-commerce services.
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The increase in waste processing capacity is expected to reduce garbage accumulation in Pune, improving the city's overall waste management system.
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