On August 9, 2025, a large-scale clean-up day was held in Shymkent, organized by the city department for the development of a comfortable urban environment. This event became one of the notable stages in the work to improve the environmental situation, improve and create more comfortable living conditions for city residents. The initiative combined the efforts of government agencies and private partners, which made it possible to cover a significant part of the city territory and attract a large number of participants to the cause.

Six public and private organizations took part in the action, providing both labor and the necessary equipment. A total of 986 people took to the streets of the city, including utility workers, volunteers, and business representatives. 132 units of special equipment were used to carry out cleaning and landscaping tasks, which made it possible to simultaneously cover different areas and perform significant volumes of work in a short time.

Main streets, parks and squares became the main areas of attention of the clean-up participants. The work included sweeping and garbage collection, washing sidewalks, removing weeds, caring for green spaces and minor repairs to landscaping elements. Particular attention was paid to public spaces where a large number of people visit every day. The organizers emphasize that it is these places that form the visual appearance of the city and influence its perception by residents and visitors.

In parallel with the cleaning, landscaping work was carried out: planting and watering trees, caring for flowerbeds and lawns. This allows not only to maintain cleanliness, but also to improve the microclimate in the city, reducing the dust load and increasing comfort in the hot season. In a number of areas, additional shrubs were planted, and on some highways, flower arrangements were updated, which immediately gave the streets a more well-groomed and attractive appearance.

If we compare the current clean-up day with similar events of previous years, we can note noticeable progress in organization and scale. For example, just a few years ago, such events were mostly local in nature and covered limited areas, often within one or two districts. The number of participants then rarely exceeded 300-400 people, and the equipment used was several times smaller. Today, clean-up days have become systematic and are planned in advance, which allows for the unification of efforts of various organizations, attracting more resources and making the process more efficient.

In the past, there were often difficulties with coordinating actions between services, and cleaning was limited to garbage removal. Now the approach has changed: the work is carried out comprehensively, including landscaping, planting care, minor repairs and even improvement elements. In addition, modern technology is actively used, which speeds up the process and improves the quality of work.

An important difference between the current events and previous ones is the active participation of the private sector. Public-private partnerships provide an opportunity to combine efforts and resources, as well as involve a larger number of people. This creates a sense of involvement in changes among city residents, and also increases the responsibility of businesses for the state of the urban environment.

The social reaction to the recent clean-up day was generally positive. Many residents note that such events change the appearance of the city and create an atmosphere in which it is pleasant to live and work. City residents increasingly come out to clean their yards and streets themselves, which indicates a growing environmental culture. For comparison, just a few years ago, the population's participation in such events was significantly lower, and the initiative came mainly from public utilities.

The organizers emphasize that this cleanup is not a one-time event, but part of a long-term program to create a comfortable, clean and green urban environment. Such events will continue in the future, covering more and more areas. It is planned that in the future such work will become regular and will be carried out not only as part of citywide events, but also at the level of individual blocks and microdistricts.

Thus, the clean-up day that took place on August 9, 2025, became a vivid example of how the combined efforts of the government, business and residents can bring tangible results. The city is becoming cleaner, more comfortable and attractive, and the citizens themselves are more active participants in the changes. If this trend continues, Shymkent will be able to reach a new level of improvement and environmental culture, and its streets and parks will delight not only local residents, but also visitors to the city.