In the Yenbekshinsky district of Shymkent, the environmental initiative "Clean City" is being actively implemented. Since July 15, 2025, comprehensive sanitary measures have been carried out in the district aimed at improving the appearance of the urban environment, increasing the level of comfort for residents and visitors of the city, as well as creating a favorable sanitary and environmental atmosphere. These works are organized in accordance with the objectives of the national project "Safe Country", which also covers aspects of improvement and prevention of environmental pollution.

Specialists of the Inteko Group company clean bus stops, benches, garbage containers, curbs and pedestrian areas daily. For this purpose, special washing machines and high-pressure equipment are used, which allows not only to remove visual pollution, but also to ensure sanitary treatment of public spaces. The work covers not only central streets, but also remote residential areas.

Particular attention is paid to bus stops, where dust and garbage accumulate daily. Cleaning of urns, small architectural forms and playgrounds is also carried out. All elements of public space are treated with disinfectants, which is especially important in the summer, when the risk of spreading infections increases.

According to representatives of the district akimat, cleaning activities are carried out according to schedule and under constant control. Residents of the district note that since the beginning of the project, the situation with cleanliness in public areas has noticeably improved: the unpleasant smell near the container sites has disappeared, there is less garbage in the areas around the houses.

If we compare the current activities with how similar work was carried out in previous years, it is obvious that the approach has become more comprehensive and systematic. For example, in 2023, cleaning was carried out mainly manually, as part of seasonal clean-up days and in limited areas. Disinfection was practically not carried out, and mechanized equipment was used sporadically.

In 2024, city authorities began to more actively implement cleaning mechanization, but the coverage of territories remained uneven. There were complaints about irregular garbage collection and poor coordination between utilities. However, it was in that year that they began to introduce elements of public control, when residents could report sanitary violations through a mobile application.

In 2025, compared to previous years, we can note a sharp progress: the work is carried out more quickly, in an organized manner and with the use of modern equipment. In addition, the events are accompanied by an information and awareness campaign. Through leaflets and social networks, residents are called upon to maintain order, not to throw garbage in the wrong places and to participate in the cleanup on a voluntary basis.

Local volunteer associations and youth organizations have also joined the initiative, especially in private sector areas. In some courtyards, residents have independently organized the installation of urns and planting of trees. This demonstrates the growth of civic activity and the increase in environmental culture among city residents.

The next step, as reported by representatives of the akimat, will be the expansion of the project's geography to other areas of Shymkent, as well as the installation of additional containers for separate waste collection. It is planned that by the end of the year, all central streets and adjacent areas will be covered by regular washing and sanitization.

The Clean City initiative not only makes Shymkent more visually attractive, but also contributes to the creation of a comfortable, safe and modern urban environment. Residents express hope that the efforts that have been initiated will not remain a temporary action, but will become a sustainable part of city life.