Pune’s Waste Collection Set for Major Upgrade: PMC to Roll Out 2,000 Smart Vehicles Under Vishwas 2025
Pune, 11th November 2025: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing for a major overhaul of its solid waste collection network with the addition of 2,000 modern, high-capacity vehicles. The move, announced under the civic body’s Vishwas 2025 programme, is aimed at ensuring continuous and more efficient waste collection across the rapidly expanding city.
According to Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, the decision follows the remarkable results of a mechanised waste collection pilot conducted in Vimannagar. The initiative not only curbed garbage overflow but also brought visible improvements in cleanliness and significantly reduced the strain on sanitation workers.
Encouraged by the public’s positive response, PMC is now scaling up the model across all city wards.
Once the new vehicles join the system, PMC’s collection capacity will increase dramatically. The civic body currently operates 944 vehicles—626 owned by PMC and 318 managed by contractors. These include mini trucks, dumpers, tippers, ghantagadis, compactors, tractors, and compact units suited for tight lanes.
The introduction of 2,000 additional high-performance vehicles is aimed at ensuring reliable, uninterrupted door-to-door collection, reducing mechanical failures and improving waste segregation efficiency.
Launched on September 1, Vishwas 2025 aims to build a technologically driven waste management ecosystem for Pune. The new fleet will support this vision by offering greater durability, higher carrying capacity and enhanced operational strength.
“Pune is expanding rapidly, and our existing fleet is under tremendous pressure,” Commissioner Ram said. “This upgrade isn’t just about numbers—it’s about creating a resilient and future-ready system that works smoothly every single day.”
The city’s collection model will continue to operate through a combination of PMC-owned and contractor-operated vehicles. Contractor fleets, comprising Dost vehicles, bin lifters and compactors, will remain vital for navigating dense, congested urban pockets.
