d) The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has undertaken systematic efforts toward strengthening its waste processing infrastructure through the development of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and Portable Compactor Transfer Stations (PCTS). In the first phase, LMC successfully completed the establishment of 10 MRF-cum-PCTS units by 1st September 2023, representing 40% of its target of 25 such integrated facilities. As of now, eight MRFs are fully operational across the city, each upgraded from a 5 TPD to 25 TPD capacity , and are managed by the appointed concessionaires— Lucknow Swachhata Abhiyan Pvt. Ltd. (LSAPL) and Lion Enviro Lucknow Pvt. Ltd. (LELPL). A large-scale MRF facility is currently under construction to further augment capacity. In addition, five new PCTS units have been installed, and 13 refuse compactors (RCs) are in operation to support efficient waste transfer. Tenders for the remaining PCTS units have been awarded to Hyderabad Integrated MSW Limited , and construction is actively underway. Based on current waste generation levels and enhanced processing capabilities, LMC has determined that the present infrastructure suffices for the city’s immediate needs, with periodic reassessments planned to evaluate future expansion. True copy of the document providing details of the establishment and operation of Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) cum Portable Compactor Transfer Stations (PCTS) is attached herewith and marked as Annexure P/4 .
