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The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has launched a new initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission by setting up Reduce–Reuse–Recycle (RRR) Centres across all eight zonal offices of the city.
These centres provide citizens with a platform to donate household items that are no longer in use but are still in good condition. The items are then sorted, with usable articles distributed to underprivileged citizens free of cost and the rest channelled for recycling, the civic administration said on Monday.
This innovative step not only reduces the city’s waste burden but also supports needy families and strengthens Pimpri Chinchwad’s push toward becoming a sustainable and environmentally conscious city, officials said.
Guided by Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, Additional Commissioner Vijaykumar Khorate, and Deputy Commissioner Sachin Pawar, the centres accept a wide variety of items including books, clothes, toys, utensils, furniture, small electronics, and other usable goods.
“RRR Centres are the need of the hour. By donating reusable items, citizens can directly support those in need while helping reduce waste and protect the environment. We encourage everyone to participate in this meaningful initiative,” said Vijaykumar Khorate, Additional Commissioner, PCMC.
“These centres are enabling two key outcomes – extending timely help to underprivileged citizens and embedding a culture of reuse in the city. It is an important step in making Pimpri Chinchwad more sustainable,” said Sachin Pawar, Deputy Commissioner.
Educational material: Books, notebooks, stationery
Clothing: Good quality clothes, bedsheets, curtains
Children’s items: Toys & learning kits for children
Household articles: Utensils, furniture, daily-use items
Electronics & others: Small appliances, footwear, usable materials
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Ward 18 | Hedgewar Bridge, Darshannagari |
Ward 16 | Dharmaraj Chowk, Ravet |
Ward 22 | Jyotiba Garden, Kalewadi |
Ward 09 | Hedgewar Sports Complex, Ajmera, Pimpri |
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Ward 02 | Sant Savata Maharaj Garden, Moshi |
Ward 08 | Sant Dnyaneshwar Sports Complex, Pimple Gurav |
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Ward 26 | Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Garden, Pimple Nilakh |
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Ward 04 | Dighi Check Post |
Ward 05 & 07 | Rajmata Jijau Flyover, Bhosari |
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Ward 12 | Rupinagar Police Chowki, Rupinagar |
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Ward 27 | Health Outpost, Rahatni Gaothan |
Ward 20 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vegetable Market, Sant Tukaram Nagar |
Ward 30 | Sitangan Garden |
Ward 31 | Late Kaluram Jagtap Lake |
Ward 32 | Old Sangvi Vegetable Market, Old Sangvi |