On August 9, 2025, a large-scale clean-up was held in Shymkent, organized by the Department of Urban Environment Development. This event was one of the important steps aimed at improving the ecological situation in the city, improving it and creating comfortable conditions for residents. Representatives of state structures and the private sector jointly participated in the good initiative, covering a large area of the city and carrying out cleaning work at a high level.

Six public and private partner organizations participated in the cleanup. They provided not only labor, but also the necessary equipment. A total of 986 participants, including utility workers, volunteers, and business representatives, went out to clean streets and parks. 132 special equipment was mobilized for cleaning and landscaping, and large-scale work was carried out simultaneously in every district of the city.

The main focus was on main streets, parks and flower beds. Participants collected garbage, washed pedestrian paths, removed weeds, maintained greenery and carried out minor landscaping repairs. Particular attention was paid to public places where people gather, as such areas determine the beauty of the city and directly affect the opinion of residents and visitors about the city.

Along with the cleaning work, landscaping was also carried out: trees were planted, flower beds and lawns were maintained, and irrigation was carried out. This not only helps maintain cleanliness, but also reduces the amount of dust in the city and increases comfort during the summer heat. In some areas, additional shrubs were planted, and flower arrangements along the main streets were updated. All this immediately gave a new impetus to the appearance of the city.

Compared to similar Sabbaths in previous years, this year's event has been significantly improved in terms of scale and organization. Previously, such actions were often limited to a specific area, the number of participants did not exceed 300-400 people, and minimal equipment was used. Today, Sabbaths are held systematically, planned in advance. This allows for the consolidation of efforts of various organizations, the mobilization of more resources, and the effective implementation of work.

In previous years, the work was mostly limited to garbage collection, and the coordination of services was poor. Now, an integrated approach is being used in this direction: in addition to cleaning, landscaping, maintenance of greenery, minor improvements and repairs are carried out simultaneously. At the same time, the widespread use of modern equipment speeds up the process and makes the result more qualitative.

Another advantage of modern Sabbaths is the active participation of the private sector. Within the framework of public-private partnerships, efforts and resources are combined, creating an opportunity to mobilize more people. This creates a sense of ownership among residents and increases the responsibility of businesses for the cleanliness of the city.

The public's assessment of the event was positive. Many residents noted that such actions not only improve the appearance of the city, but also create a pleasant living environment. In recent years, residents have been volunteering to clean their yards and streets more often. Previously, such activity was low, and the initiative was mainly taken by public utilities.

According to the organizers, the Saturday event on August 9 is not a one-time event, but part of a long-term program aimed at creating a comfortable, clean and green urban environment. Such events will continue in the future and will cover all districts of the city. According to the plan, these works will be carried out not only on a regular basis, but also at the level of each microdistrict and microdistrict.

Thus, the Saturday of August 9, 2025 showed the tangible result of the joint efforts of the authorities, business and residents. The city is becoming cleaner, more comfortable and more attractive, and residents are becoming active participants in the changes. If this trend continues, Shymkent will rise to a new level in terms of landscaping and ecological culture, and its streets and parks will delight not only the local population, but also guests of the city.