Pune, 11 November 2025: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will soon add 2,000 high-performance waste collection vehicles to strengthen its waste management system and meet rising demand across the city.
PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram said the move is part of the corporation’s Vishwas 2025 initiative, which aims to modernise waste handling through mechanisation.
The initiative began on September 1 and was first tested in Viman Nagar, where automated systems received strong public feedback for cleaner streets, reduced spillage, and easing the workload on sanitation staff.
Ram said that the pilot demonstrated that a modern, mechanised fleet is essential for efficient waste management across Pune. He added that the new vehicles will be durable, high-capacity units designed for continuous, citywide operations with emphasis on technology-driven stability and sustainability.
At present, PMC operates 944 waste collection vehicles across Pune. Of them, 626 are owned by PMC, and 318 are run by private contractors under a coordinated public–private model. Mini-trucks form the bulk of the municipal fleet, while contractors primarily operate dost vehicles, bin lifters, and compactors to serve narrow and densely populated neighbourhoods.
Officials admit that ageing vehicles and rapid urban growth have put pressure on the current system. The upcoming upgrade is expected to improve reliability and ensure uninterrupted waste collection throughout Pune.
Commissioner said that new fleet will provide stronger and more resilient operations, helping maintain cleaner streets across the expanding city.
