The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has taken a crucial step towards overhauling the city's garbage disposal system. It has approached the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) department for administrative approval to appoint dedicated agencies for door-to-door collection, segregation, and transportation of municipal solid waste across Gurgaon's four zones. This move follows a fifth revision of the model request for proposal (RFP) issued by the ULB department.
Revised Proposal and Estimated Costs
Based on the latest RFP issued in early December 2025, the MCG has submitted a fresh proposal outlining the financial scale of the project. The total estimated cost for the city-wide initiative stands at a substantial Rs 327 crore. The breakdown of costs for each zone is as follows:
- Zone 1: Rs 78.1 crore
- Zone 2: Rs 71.8 crore
- Zone 3: Rs 87.8 crore
- Zone 4: Rs 89.2 crore
A senior MCG official confirmed the development, stating, "We sent the proposal to the ULB department last week seeking approval based on the revised RFP. The tender process will commence immediately once we receive the necessary clearances."
A Long Road of Revisions and Delays
The journey to finalize this door-to-door waste collection tender has been protracted, marked by multiple revisions. The initial RFP was issued on July 12, 2024. After receiving state government approval for administrative sanction in July 2025, MCG was directed to hold a vendor meet in September 2025.
The tender document has undergone several key changes:
- The contract period was extended from 5 years to 7 years on January 7, 2025.
- Revised RFPs were issued on May 14, June 10, and September 25, 2025.
- The fifth and latest revision was issued on December 5, 2025, prompting MCG to submit a revised financial estimate.
Background of Waste Management Crisis
The push for a new, robust system stems from a history of failed arrangements. Since June 2024, MCG has been operating on short-term contracts after terminating its agreement with Ecogreen Energy due to poor performance. A subsequent one-year replacement agency also did not meet expectations.
This instability has led to repeated temporary arrangements, resulting in irregular waste collection across the city. Residents have consistently reported grievances about overflowing bins and inconsistent garbage pickup, highlighting the urgent need for a permanent and efficient solution.
The current proposal, now awaiting the ULB department's green light, represents a critical attempt to bring systematic and reliable municipal solid waste management to Gurgaon's doorstep.
