The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) solid waste department is employing various methods to eliminate chronic garbage spots in Pune, successfully clearing 665 of these locations to date. However, residents claim that, despite these efforts, the city remains littered with dirt.
According to PMC data, a total of 665 chronic garbage spots have been cleared out of 928 identified in the city. A senior official stated that the remaining 263 spots will be addressed in the coming weeks.
Villages "for sale"
The garbage problem is severe in the city, especially in recently merged villages where waste collection remains inadequate. Areas such as Dhayari, Wagholi, and Mahalunge are notably affected. Recently, residents from 32 merged villages in Pune district publicly declared their villages "for sale" by displaying banners in key locations. This bold statement has ignited significant discussion and concern throughout the city, as villagers voice their frustrations over ongoing issues.
Warje, pune 411058, varanasi society gate no. 2, arvind bartakke hospital wall compound garbage thrown on the road. Even chicken wings and some hotels throwing this garbage. Rupees 375 crores approved for this hospital during LS elections. @PuneCivic pic.twitter.com/49Z9vYspKV
— AKL (@AKLl10129536) September 23, 2024
@PMCPune @DrRajBhosale aerial garbage, terrestrial garbage, stapled flex .@CleanCityPune can you please diversify to remove all the three here. PMC is scared to remove Aerial ones. #flex #trash #Pune #smartcity #swatchhbharat. pic.twitter.com/KNHU5GX9ec
— Raja Subramani (@RajaSubramani22) September 24, 2024
@jagdishmulikbjp @yogeshmulikbjp
— Abhinav Shrivastava (@abhinav5656) September 24, 2024
Our street needs attention. Garbage disposable is basic civic amenity. Request your intervention to address this issue in wadgaon Sheri. #cleanCity #pune #BJP #Swatchbharat pic.twitter.com/mIuv192Sup
Warje, pune 411058, varanasi society gate 2 garbage thrown on the walls of government hospital - arvind bartakke hospital. 375 crores granted during LS election. Till not able to construct compound wall. @PuneCivic hotels and chicken shops throwing garbage. pic.twitter.com/LUr2Z8AemY
— AKL (@AKLl10129536) September 24, 2024
FPJ Pune Exclusive: Neglected PMC Shops In Parvati Turn Into Garbage Dump@PMCPune has completely given up on #Wanowrie. It’s sad state in less than 3-5 years. Even the affluent residents seem to have closed their eyes to the garbage, encroachment and illegal hoardings. See video below @Info_Pune @ThePuneMirror @PuneCityPolice @Info_Pune @pulse_pune pic.twitter.com/9KAXdMie7U
— HB (@DeskofHB) September 27, 2024
Residents speak up
Ritika Jadahav from the Uttam Nagar area mentioned, "The garbage in our area was dumped on the roads, and now the PMC has cleared it. They have even put up a board stating that a fine of Rs 500 will be imposed if anyone is caught throwing garbage in that spot. But people still throw garbage at night."
Saurabh Joshi, a student residing in a PG in Karve Nagar, said, "We don't know how many garbage spots have been cleared by the PMC, but dirt is visible everywhere. People lack civic sense and throw garbage at night. The civic body should install cameras and take stronger action."
Sandip Kadam, head of the solid waste management department, commented, “We are working to reduce the number of chronic garbage spots in the city. Only 263 garbage spots are left. We are placing benches and flower pots to beautify the cleared areas. So far, we have beautified 216 spots to discourage littering. However, most people continue to throw garbage at night.”
