On July 24, 2025, another clean-up was held in the Karasu microdistrict of the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent. This event was organized as part of the "Clean Kazakhstan" environmental campaign and was held in the courtyard of multi-storey residential building No. 18. About 100 people and 4 special equipment were involved in the clean-up, which was held in order to maintain urban cleanliness and ecological balance. The volume of garbage collected was 3 tons.

The main activities of the Saturday were cleaning yards and public spaces from garbage, cutting dead branches from trees, mowing grass, and sweeping yards. Representatives of the district akimat and municipal services actively participated in the event.

This Saturday is not just a cleaning event, but a significant initiative that directly affects the city's ecosystem. Maintaining the city's greenery and pruning old tree branches will allow the natural environment to renew. Also, timely garbage collection will help prevent soil pollution, the proliferation of pests, and the spread of unpleasant odors into the air.

For comparison, similar Saturday works were also held in 2022 and 2023. However, while previous events were mostly held only in connection with holidays and specific calendar dates, in the last two years this event began to be held systematically, every week throughout the year. For example, in 2023, a similar Saturday was organized in the Karatau district, and about 1.5 tons of garbage were removed. This year's Saturday saw a significant increase in indicators - this indicates an increase in the activity and environmental culture of residents.

In terms of impact on the city's ecosystem, the importance of sanitation measures is significant. Garbage and waste not only harm the eyes, but also negatively affect groundwater, soil quality, and air quality. Plastic waste and chemicals in particular can leach into the soil over time, posing a threat to plant growth and nearby living organisms. Regular sanitation measures are an effective way to prevent these threats.

In addition, cutting dead branches from trees and mowing grass also have an ecological value. Dead branches are one of the factors that increase the risk of fire. Cutting them in a timely manner is a concrete measure aimed at preventing fires in the summer. And mowing grass prevents the reproduction of harmful insects such as mosquitoes and ticks, allowing you to protect the health of residents.

In addition, Shabbat has a high social significance. Such collective events increase the unity of residents, form environmental awareness and a sense of responsibility. If people living in the courtyards of multi-storey buildings do not neglect the cleanliness of their environment, this will contribute to the improvement of the beauty of the city as a whole and the development of domestic culture.

According to local authorities, such measures will continue in the future. One of the main goals is to hold cleaning months in each microdistrict, intensify planting activities, and provide environmental education among residents. In the future, it is planned to widely involve students, youth organizations, and public associations in these Saturdays.

It is important to note that environmental measures should not be limited to one-time cleaning. To maintain a sustainable city ecosystem, simple actions by residents in their daily lives, such as sorting garbage, collecting recyclable materials, using water economically, and participating in landscaping, are very important.

In conclusion, the clean-up drive in the Al-Farabi district on July 24 is not only a demonstration of cleanliness, but also a harmonious partnership between the city's residents and the authorities. We all need to be active to preserve the ecosystem. Protecting nature and keeping the city clean is a common task. Through this clean-up drive, the residents of Shymkent once again proved their responsibility for their city.