On August 9, 2025, a major clean-up event took place in Shymkent, on the territory of the Yenbekshinsky district, which can be safely called an example of an integrated approach to the improvement of the urban environment. The initiator was Inteko Group LLP, and the district administration and public utilities provided active support.

The main goal of the campaign was not just to remove garbage, but to conduct a deep cleaning of the streets, improve sanitary conditions and create more comfortable conditions for residents. On this day, attention was focused on one of the key transport arteries of the district - Zhankozha Batyr Street.

Special equipment was working on site from early morning. Road surfaces and sidewalks were washed under high pressure, dust and dirt that had been accumulating for weeks were removed. At the same time, drainage channels and irrigation ditches were cleaned, which is especially important in anticipation of the autumn rains. At the same time, workers sawed off branches hanging over the road or interfering with pedestrians, removed dry bushes and mown grass.

Compared to previous years, the scale and organization of the current event have grown significantly.
In 2023, such events were more symbolic in nature - cleaning up garbage along the roads and lightly sweeping the sidewalks, with minimal equipment. Participation was mainly by municipal services, and residents were only weakly involved.
In 2024, the first steps towards comprehensiveness appeared - tree planting and landscaping were included in the program, but work on cleaning storm drains, washing roads and trimming shrubs remained episodic.
In 2025, the approach became systemic: powerful equipment was brought into the work, several types of work were carried out simultaneously, and the number of participants increased several times.

This time the action could be called a real joint undertaking. Representatives of the district akimat, employees of neighboring enterprises and ordinary residents came out together with the employees of the Inteko Group and municipal organizations. Such a unification of efforts not only sped up the process, but also created an atmosphere of community - people understood that they were doing this not "for show", but for the sake of their own street, their yard and the city as a whole.

After the clean-up day ended, the street was transformed. Clean and washed roads, neatly trimmed bushes, sidewalks free of trash and branches immediately changed the appearance of the area. It became safer for pedestrians to walk, and more comfortable for drivers to move around. But most importantly, residents saw that cleanliness and order are possible if you work together and take the matter seriously.

Such events also play an educational role. Joint cleaning forms a habit in people to value cleanliness and care for the environment. Those who participated in the cleanup are more likely to take care of urban spaces and encourage their neighbors to do the same.

The organizers have already announced that they plan to hold such events regularly, expanding the geography of the work and attracting more and more participants. At the same time, attention will be paid not only to garbage collection, but also to more complex tasks: repairing sidewalks, improving the drainage system, installing small architectural forms.

Comparing the current campaign with previous years, three key differences can be identified in 2025:

1. Comprehensiveness - garbage collection was combined with street washing, cleaning of ditches, tree trimming and landscaping.
2. Technical equipment - the use of specialized equipment made it possible to achieve high-quality results in a short time.
3. Mass participation - not only utility workers, but also representatives of business, government agencies and ordinary citizens got involved in the matter.

The result exceeded expectations. In addition to clean streets, residents received a sense of involvement in improving the city. There was an understanding that everyone can contribute, and joint efforts give a noticeable effect.

The clean-up day on August 9 in Yenbekshinsky district became a vivid example of the fact that city order is not only the work of public utilities, but also the responsibility of each resident. If such initiatives are regular, Shymkent will be able not only to maintain cleanliness, but also step by step to become a modern, comfortable and environmentally safe city.