Pimpri, 2nd June 2026: Housing societies, marriage halls, hostels, companies, canteens, and eateries in the city generating more than 100 kilograms of waste per day will now be required to process their wet waste on-site. The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has made it mandatory for such establishments to install composting units, and from July 1, the civic body will stop collecting wet waste from them.
The Health Department has warned that failure to set up waste-processing facilities could result in penalties and criminal action. A drive to issue notices to housing societies and other establishments has already begun.
According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, on January 27, 2026, the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules have been made applicable to establishments generating 100 kilograms or more waste per day, those spread across more than 20,000 square metres, and those consuming 40,000 litres or more water daily.
Under the rules, such establishments must process the wet waste generated on their premises through composting or biomethanation. Registration with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is mandatory. They are also required to obtain certification for their waste-processing plants and secure approval from the municipal corporation.
As a result, housing societies and other institutions falling under these criteria are now obligated to scientifically process the waste generated within their own premises.
One-Month Deadline for Composting Units
Large housing societies and other eligible
establishments have been given time until June 30 to install composting facilities. From July 1, the municipal corporation will discontinue the collection of wet waste from these premises and initiate penal as well as criminal action against violators.
Criminal Action Against Responsible Office-Bearers
There are approximately 1,000 large housing societies and establishments in the city. According to the municipal corporation, many of them have ignored repeated appeals to install composting units.
Such societies and establishments will face penalties for non-compliance. A fine of ₹5,000 will be imposed for the first violation and ₹15,000 for the second. Continued failure to comply may result in criminal cases being registered against responsible office-bearers under the Environment (Protection) Act.
Deputy Commissioner of the Health Department, Dr. Pradeep Thengal, said that from July 1, wet waste generated by large housing societies, marriage halls, and other eligible establishments will no longer be collected by the municipal corporation.
He added that all such institutions must scientifically process their waste and that strict action will be taken against those violating the rules.
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