The Sindh government has approved the acceleration of the Solid Waste Emergency & Efficiency Project (SWEEP) project Karachi, a major initiative aimed at modernising the city’s waste management system.
SWEEP is being implemented jointly with the World Bank to improve garbage collection, disposal and environmental safety in Karachi.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House.
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Senior officials, including Local Government Minister Nasir Shah and Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, attended the meeting to review progress and future plans.
Speaking at the meeting, Murad Ali Shah said the SWEEP project is central to the government’s vision of making Karachi cleaner, greener and more livable.
He said integrated solid waste management is essential for public health, environmental protection and climate resilience. He directed officials to ensure timely completion of all components while strictly following environmental safeguards.
Karachi’s daily waste output exceeds Mumbai, Delhi and Dhaka
The SWEEP project focuses on developing modern Garbage Transfer Stations (GTS) and sanitary engineered Landfill Sites (LFS). These facilities are designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental risks.
Construction work is underway at four GTS locations: Sharafi Goth, Dinga Morr, Imtiaz and Gutter Baghicha.
As of February 2026, Sharafi Goth has achieved more than 52 percent physical progress, while other sites are also moving forward. Several facilities are expected to be completed by August 2026.
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Work is also progressing at the 485-acre Jam Chakro landfill site. The site is being developed in five phases and has an estimated lifespan of 6.5 years.
Currently, overall progress stands at around 41 percent. The landfill is designed to manage up to 7,000 tonnes of waste per day using environmentally safe methods, including leachate management systems and gas wells.
Officials said the project will also rehabilitate exhausted dumping areas and support the livelihoods of waste pickers.
