Gurugram rolls out ₹609 crore tender for door-to-door waste collection

Two-cluster project will deploy 831 vehicles to service 4.46 lakh properties, handle 1,200 MT waste daily; bids open May 13 after pre-bid meet.

Published on: Apr 28, 2026, 09:04:15 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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Gurugram mayor Raj Rani Malhotra on Monday announced the launch of a comprehensive door-to-door garbage collection system, with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) initiating the tendering process for large-scale deployment of collection vehicles.

Tender issued April 22; pre-bid meet this week, submissions close May 13; initiative targets streamlined collection across all neighbourhoods. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

The initiative by MCG aims to establish a permanent and efficient waste collection mechanism across the city, ensuring regular lifting of garbage and reducing instances of illegal dumping and unhygienic conditions.

The mayor said the move marks a crucial step toward strengthening the city’s sanitation infrastructure. “Work is being expedited to implement a robust waste management system in Gurugram. The tender process for ensuring a permanent door-to-door garbage collection system has been initiated,” Malhotra said.

According to officials, the project has been divided into two clusters – Cluster 1 and Cluster 2 – with separate tenders issued for each. The combined estimated cost stands at approximately ₹609 crore, making it one of the largest sanitation contracts undertaken by the civic body.

Under the plan, 831 vehicles will be deployed for daily waste collection operations. This fleet will include 653 light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and 178 e-rickshaws, aimed at ensuring accessibility across residential colonies, narrow lanes, and high-density areas.

The project is expected to cover more than 446,000 properties across Gurugram and handle over 1,200 metric tonnes of waste.

The tender was officially published on April 22, this year. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, allowing interested agencies to seek clarifications and understand project requirements. The last date for submission of bids has been set for May 13, 2026, with bids to be opened later the same day.

Highlighting the broader vision behind the initiative, mayor Malhotra said the project would play a key role in transforming Gurugram into a cleaner and more organised urban centre.

“This initiative will help make Gurugram a clean, well-managed and modern city. It will not only ensure regular waste collection but also address the problem of unregulated dumping and sanitation gaps,” she said.

She also urged residents to cooperate with the civic body by handing over waste at designated times and following proper segregation practices. “Citizen participation is essential for the success of any waste management system. We appeal to residents to support the Municipal Corporation in keeping the city clean,” she added.

The mayor further emphasised that the corporation is committed to implementing a scientific and transparent waste management process that delivers long-term results, ensuring sustained cleanliness and improved public health standards.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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