India, July 24 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the Door-to-Door Waste Collection and Secondary Transportation Project in the West Delhi Municipal Corporation area, flagging off a fleet of 917 waste collection vehicles as part of the Delhi government's push to modernise solid waste management through technology-driven monitoring and scientific waste disposal. The project will cover around 4.5 lakh households across 25 wards in West Delhi. It has been rolled out in six wards in the first phase, while the remaining 19 wards will be brought under the system by August 31, 2026. Speaking at the launch, Gupta said the government's focus extends beyond waste collection to creating a transparent and citizen-centric sanitation system. "Our objective is not merely to collect waste but to build a modern, technology-driven, transparent and citizen-centric solid waste management system. The new system will make door-to-door waste collection more efficient, timely and accountable while playing a significant role in creating a cleaner, healthier and more beautiful Delhi," she said.
The chief minister said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi had long struggled with inadequate resources, a shortage of waste collection vehicles and outdated infrastructure, affecting sanitation services. She said these shortcomings were now being addressed by replacing traditional dhalaos with modern compactor-based transfer stations. Gupta also urged residents to support the initiative by segregating wet and dry waste at source. "Building a clean, green and developed Delhi cannot be achieved by the government alone. It requires active public participation. With modern technology, strong infrastructure and public participation, Delhi can become the cleanest and most well-managed capital in the country," she said.
The project includes a fleet of 917 vehicles, comprising 225 e-rickshaws, 550 mini tippers, 52 compactors, 41 hook loaders, 28 Tata 407 vehicles, 10 dumpers, six bin washers and 123 Fixed Compaction Transfer Station (FCTS) bins with a capacity of 1,300 litres. The government said the system would ensure 100 per cent door-to-door waste collection. Operations will be monitored through a GPS-enabled digital war room, central control room, ESBM mobile application, CCTV surveillance and a dedicated helpline, aimed at improving transparency, accountability and grievance redressal. Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood said the initiative would modernise the city's sanitation network and improve service delivery. "The Door-to-Door Waste Collection and Secondary Transportation Project marks a significant step towards modernising Delhi's sanitation system. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government is committed to developing a clean, transparent and citizen-centric solid waste management system. Modern vehicles, smart monitoring and improved infrastructure will provide better sanitation services to lakhs of residents in West Delhi," he said.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the new system would strengthen waste collection across the capital. "Household waste will now be collected twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening, instead of only once. Delhi is entering a new era of sanitation and waste management. Work to eliminate the city's landfill mountains is progressing at an unprecedented pace, with more than 70 acres of legacy waste already cleared," he said. Mayor Pravesh Wahi said the initiative would promote scientific waste management and source-level segregation, while MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar highlighted the role of digital monitoring and modern equipment in improving waste collection efficiency. After the launch, the chief minister interacted with sanitation workers, thanked them for their contribution towards maintaining cleanliness in the city and shared a meal with them.
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