Islamabad is set to introduce a modern waste collection system as the Capital Development Authority (CDA) moves to raise cleanliness standards in the federal capital. The plan includes new bin models, stricter enforcement, and the hiring of international-standard service providers.
The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting chaired by CDA Chairman and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Senior CDA officials from administration, planning, engineering, and environment departments were also present.
Under the new system, Islamabad will be divided into two operational zones: urban sectors (Zones 1–3) and rural areas (Zones 4–5). A two-bin model will be introduced in residential areas, while commercial centers will adopt a three-bin system after feasibility studies.
Randhawa stressed that bidding for waste management firms must remain transparent and merit-based, attracting both national and international companies with financial capacity and experience. He directed that best practices from Punjab and other provinces be integrated into Islamabad’s model.
The new plan also includes fines for littering, a Material Recovery Facility for waste sorting, segregation of green waste at the wholesale vegetable market, and a central control room for real-time monitoring.
“The people of Islamabad deserve a high-quality, reliable waste management system, and it is our duty to deliver this without delay,” Randhawa said.
