Mohali set to launch door-to-door waste collection; to become

Punjab’s first city managing waste without dumping ground

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With this initiative, Mohali is poised to become the first city in Punjab and possibly in India to manage its waste effectively without a dumping ground, setting an example for sustainable urban waste management.

In a major step toward a cleaner and smarter city, the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MC) is all set to introduce door-to-door garbage collection system from next month. The civic body has completed the process of awarding a contract to a private company for the project.

The technical bid for the tender has already been cleared, and the file has now been forwarded to the Department of Local Government for final approval. Once cleared, the proposal will be placed before the Finance and Contract Committee for approval, following which a work order will be issued to the selected company. Officials expect the entire process to be completed by the end of November.
According to sources within the MC, the same company, “Suntan, Panchkula”, which currently manages waste at resource management centre (RMC) points has been awarded the new contract for household waste collection as well. Although the department’s final nod is still pending, the company is expected to be paid Rs 2,350 per tonne for collecting waste directly from homes.

Sources said that the collection charges from residents will be handled directly by the Mohali Municipal Corporation, which is currently evaluating three to four possible billing methods. MC Commissioner Parminder Pal Singh explained, “Once the tender is finalised and work begins, we’ll decide on the mode of collection. One option is to add it to the property tax, another is to include it in the water bill, and if that’s not feasible, digital payments through scanners may be used. We’re also exploring other user-friendly payment methods.”

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Segregation at source to begin at household level

Under the new system, the contractor will initially receive 25 collection vehicles, each equipped with separate compartments for wet and dry waste. Residents will be encouraged to segregate waste at home, marking the beginning of source-level segregation across Mohali. In the second phase, the MC will provide 25 additional vehicles, and the contractor may add more if needed.

No job loss for current waste pickers
In a relief to existing informal waste collectors, sources confirmed that those currently collecting garbage on carts will not lose their jobs. Instead, they will be engaged under the new system, assisting in transferring household waste into the collection vehicles and ensuring it reaches the RMC points efficiently.

Waste collection charges finalised

As per reliable information, monthly door-to-door collection charges will range from Rs 70 to Rs 5,000, depending on property size and category. A flat will be charged Rs 70, while houses up to 250 square yards will pay Rs 110, those up to 14 marlas will pay Rs 120, and properties larger than that Rs 150. Small hotels and eateries will pay around Rs 2,000, with rates increasing for larger establishments based on room capacity. Similarly, industrial units and educational institutions will be charged according to their area and operational size.
With this initiative, Mohali is poised to become the first city in Punjab and possibly in India to manage its waste effectively without a dumping ground, setting an example for sustainable urban waste management.

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