Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Plans Textile Waste Processing Unit
18 February 2025: According to news reports, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is said to be gearing up for setting up a dedicated textile waste processing unit, which would be the first of its kind in the city. Publications including Textile Insights and Hindustan Times have conveyed that the initiative aims to address the growing challenge of managing the 100 to 125 tonnes of textile waste generated daily, which cannot be processed alongside regular solid waste. Officials have stated that the location of the unit will be finalized based on the necessary permissions from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB).
Sandip Kadam, head of PMC’s Solid Waste Management (SWM) department, explained the environmental impact of improperly managed textile waste, stating that most people are unaware of the harm caused by textile waste to the environment. The new unit will ensure eco-friendly processing and reduce its adverse effects. The estimated cost of the project is between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore, although the final figure will depend on factors such as land allocation and machinery requirements.
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), ranked second in India’s Smart City competition, is committed to providing citizen-friendly governance through e-services, transparency and online program monitoring. Smart City initiatives are making Pune a model of urban innovation and development.
The Solid Waste Management Department of Pune Municipal Corporation is proud to serve the citizens. It provides a variety of services and implements them in a simple and efficient manner. Its job is to manage all types of waste generated in and around the city. The department strives every day to keep this beautiful city clean and green.
It uses advanced mobile and web-based systems to make waste collection and management easier and more granular. For waste management, it uses cutting-edge technology, such as a GPS tracking system under Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) to control waste collection vehicles, and RFID readers to identify vehicles. The goal is to automate the collection and processing of waste generated daily.
