ISLAMABAD, Jan 20, 2026: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has decided to fast-track reforms to Islamabad’s solid waste management system, including outsourcing services, upgrading transfer stations, and establishing a modern scientific landfill site to address sanitation challenges in the federal capital.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting at CDA Headquarters chaired by Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad. The meeting was attended by senior officials, including CDA Board Member Finance Tahir Naeem, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, Member Planning and Design Dr Khalid Hafiz, Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, the Director General Environment, and other relevant officers.
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Officials briefed the meeting on the current status of waste collection and disposal across Islamabad and discussed both immediate interventions and long-term planning. Chairman Randhawa said the authority is committed to adopting sustainable and efficient solutions to improve cleanliness and sanitation across urban and rural areas of the capital.
The meeting reviewed progress on the outsourcing of solid waste management services, with officials informing participants that the bidding process is moving swiftly. Under the proposed model, multiple service packages have been prepared to cover different sectors of the city, ensuring both primary and secondary waste collection.
Chairman CDA also directed strict enforcement against illegal dumping, instructing officials to impose fines and initiate legal action against those disposing of waste at unauthorised locations.
In addition, the meeting examined plans for upgrading existing waste transfer stations and establishing additional facilities to improve operational efficiency. Chairman Randhawa instructed that the upgradation of the current transfer station be completed without delay and that work on new transfer stations and a scientific landfill site be initiated promptly.
He said the proposed landfill site would be developed in accordance with modern scientific principles and international environmental standards to ensure sustainability and minimise ecological impact.
Officials said the planned reforms aim to significantly improve public hygiene and environmental conditions in Islamabad. Chairman Randhawa added that all available resources are being mobilised to build a modern, reliable, and environmentally responsible waste management system for the federal capital.
