On July 21, 2025, a large-scale cleanup was held in Shymkent. This event was an important social initiative aimed not only at improving the cleanliness of the city, but also at raising the environmental awareness of residents. During the event, more than 15 tons of household and street waste were collected and delivered to special landfills. This is not just statistical data, but also an indicator of the responsibility of city residents for a common cause.

More than 250 city residents and volunteers took part in the Saturday clean-up. Among them were school teachers, students, retirees, and employees of various institutions. A planned cleaning campaign was organized in each district of the city, and 11 special vehicles were deployed. The cleaned areas included courtyards, parks, roadsides, and vacant lots. Such comprehensive work significantly contributed to improving the overall appearance of the city.

The main goal of the Sabbath is to increase the responsibility of residents towards the environment. The issue of ecology is closely related not only to the state level, but also to the lifestyle of an individual. In this regard, this Sabbath, held in Shymkent, is an exemplary event that has managed to mobilize the public for the common good.

This Saturday, held as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign, was part of a systematic effort to improve the city's sanitary conditions. According to representatives of the city administration, such events will continue regularly in the future. They called on residents to be active and expressed gratitude to those who contributed to cleanliness.

Continuity with previous experience

Shymkent has previously held such large-scale cleanups. For example, in September 2023, about 300 volunteers participated in the cleanup as part of the "Green Country" program, and more than 18 tons of garbage were removed. Even then, city residents showed their activeness and contributed to improving the ecological situation of the city.

The Saturday as part of the gardening season in the spring of 2024 was also memorable. Not only was garbage collected, but tree planting was also carried out. More than 5 thousand seedlings were planted. Such comprehensive measures will contribute to the systematic improvement of the city's ecology.

This year's Sabbat is characterized by a wide coverage of territories and more active participation of residents than ever before. In addition, it was widely promoted on social networks, and young people's interest in environmental culture increased.

Another significance of such Sabbaths is the strengthening of unity between people. Neighbors living in the same yard working together, employees of each institution working together on a common task - this is not only a waste collection, but also a factor that increases people's communication. During the Sabbath, citizens of different ages working shoulder to shoulder is a positive manifestation that demonstrates the potential of society.

The city administration noted that such collective events have a great educational value. Setting an example through concrete actions is an effective way to explain the importance of environmental protection, especially to the younger generation.

Future plans

The Shymkent city administration and environmental organizations will continue to organize Saturdays in the future. In addition, various trainings and flash mobs will be held to introduce a culture of waste sorting and increase environmental literacy among residents. These initiatives will allow achieving long-term results.

The Sembilik, which took place on July 21, 2025, is one of the important steps towards the development of ecological culture in the city of Shymkent. It is worth noting that compared to similar events held in previous years, the activity of the participants of this year's Sembilik, the scale of the territory covered, and the level of organization were higher. This Sembilik was not only a manifestation of cleanliness, but also a manifestation of social responsibility and unity.

It is important that other cities, using this example, also take measures aimed at improving public spaces, because ecology is one of the main factors determining the quality of life of each person.