Pune Municipal Corporation Approves ₹154 Crore Biomining Project at Fursungi Garbage Depot

PMC’s ₹154 crore biomining initiative at the Fursungi-Uruli Devachi garbage depot will save the city an estimated ₹120 crore while addressing long-standing waste challenges.

The Pune Municipal Corporation has approved a major biomining project at the Fursungi–Uruli Devachi garbage depot, allocating approximately ₹154 crore to extract and process legacy municipal waste, a move expected to deliver both environmental and financial benefits while significantly reducing the city’s landfill burden. Under the plan, around 28 lakh tonnes of accumulated waste at the site will undergo scientific biomining an eco-friendly method that uses biological processes to recover usable land and reduce the volume of waste, avoiding long-term environmental hazards and restoring degraded land for future use.

Officials say the project represents a smarter alternative to traditional landfill expansion. If the same clearing work were done using conventional methods, estimates suggest costs could have reached nearly ₹274 crore, making the biomining route a cost-effective option that is projected to save Pune citizens around ₹120 crore in public funds.

Biomining involves breaking down older layers of dumped waste, separating biodegradable and inert components, and recovering recyclable materials. This reduces the environmental footprint of the depot by limiting harmful leachate and methane emissions that typically arise from unmanaged waste sites. The reclaimed land can then be repurposed for civic uses, helping ease ongoing pressure on Pune’s waste management infrastructure.

The decision aligns with broader efforts by the civic administration to modernise waste processing and support sustainable city planning. In recent years, waste management has been a priority in Pune’s urban agenda, with initiatives aimed at increasing waste segregation at source, expanding scientific processing facilities, and reducing dependency on open or legacy landfills, which have long drawn criticism from residents and environmental advocates due to odour, groundwater contamination, and health issues. Civic engineers and project planners emphasise that biomining not only addresses pollution but also creates opportunities for recovery of valuable recyclables and potential energy by-products, aligning with circular economy goals being pursued by cities across India. By investing in this technology, PMC is seeking to set a precedent for municipal waste solutions that are both cost-efficient and ecologically responsible.

As the project progresses, authorities will oversee contractor performance, environmental safeguards, and community communication to ensure that disruption is minimised and that reclaimed land is used effectively for future public works. Regular monitoring and reporting are expected to maintain transparency and public confidence in the rollout of this significant infrastructure initiative.

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