Municipal Solid Waste Management in Pimpri-chinchwad City, India-an Overview

The management of municipal solid waste has become anacute problem due to enhanced economic activities and rapid urbanization.Increased attention has been given by the government in recent years to handle this problem in a safe and hygienic manner. This paper presents an overview of current Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSW) in Pimpri-Chinchwad city, India& provides recommendation in system improvement. The collected data of MSW functional elements were based on available reports & meeting with responsible persons. Due to increase in population & changes in life style the quantity & quality of MSW in PCMC city has changed. Public awareness, suitable planning, infrastructure are the main challenges of MSW management in PCMC city