On August 19, 2025, large-scale sanitary measures were again carried out in the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent. However, this time they were not part of a one-time campaign, but a long-term program aimed at maintaining cleanliness and order on a daily basis. This approach significantly distinguishes the current work from previous years, when cleaning was episodic and often depended on the seasons.

On this day, the district's public utilities cleared streets, sidewalks, courtyards and public spaces of household waste, carried out work to clean out irrigation ditches, and also took away tens of tons of waste to specialized landfills. Dozens of units of equipment and several hundred workers were involved in the events. Such a scale became possible thanks to systematic organization and clear planning.

If we compare the current situation with previous years, the difference becomes obvious. Just a few years ago, sanitary campaigns were held mainly in the spring and autumn. The so-called "subbotniks" helped to temporarily clean the streets and parks, but after a short time, the garbage accumulated again. The lack of daily control and the lack of equipment did not allow for maintaining constant order. Manholes remained clogged, irrigation ditches became clogged, and some courtyards did not see cleaning for months.

Today, everything has changed. Since 2025, sanitation activities in the Al-Farabiyya district have been transferred to a regular basis. This means that cleaning and disinfection have become part of a permanent schedule. Every day, public utilities carry out a certain amount of work, without waiting for the next large-scale campaign. This strategy has a long-term effect: the streets remain clean, the risk of unsanitary conditions is reduced, and the city looks well-groomed.

Another important feature of the current events is the activity of residents. If earlier the residents of the district more often perceived cleaning as a task of utility workers, now more and more people are beginning to realize their personal responsibility for cleanliness. City residents participate in clean-up days, clean the areas adjacent to their houses, and show initiative in matters of improvement. Such involvement forms an environmental culture, which is perhaps the main achievement of recent years.

Machinery also plays a significant role. In previous years, many jobs were done manually, which significantly reduced their efficiency. In 2025, the situation changed: the district received modern equipment for garbage removal, special machines for washing streets and cleaning leaves, and equipment for cleaning ditches. Thanks to this, the process became faster, better, and safer for workers.

In addition, at the current stage, much attention is paid to information and educational work. Authorities and specialists hold meetings with the population, explain why it is important to comply with sanitary standards, how to properly dispose of household waste, why it is forbidden to throw waste into ditches or on the side of the road. These measures gradually change people's attitudes to cleanliness: instead of complaining about dirt, citizens have a desire to participate in solving the problem themselves.

Comparing with previous years, several key differences in current sanitary measures can be identified:

1. Systematic - instead of one-time clean-up days, a permanent cleaning schedule has been introduced.

2. Scale – more people and equipment are involved daily, rather than on an ad hoc basis.

3. Information support – the population is actively involved through explanatory work.

4. Participation of residents – a habit of shared responsibility for order is formed.

5. An integrated approach covers not only streets and courtyards, but also ditches, parks, and public spaces.

This model of sanitary work directly affects the quality of life. Clean streets and courtyards reduce the risk of spreading infections, improve the appearance of the city, and make it more comfortable to live in. Residents note that in recent months there have been fewer unpleasant odors, bus stops and sidewalks are cleaner, and you can spend time in parks and squares without feeling neglected.

In the long term, regular sanitary measures will reduce the load on public utilities. When cleaning is done daily, the amount of accumulated garbage is reduced, which means fewer resources are required to eliminate it. This not only increases efficiency, but also saves budget funds.

Thus, the sanitary measures in the Al-Farabi district of Shymkent in 2025 became a new stage in the organization of city life. From episodic and temporary actions, they turned into a sustainable system based on the responsibility of the authorities and citizens. This experience can serve as an example for other districts and cities of the country, where the problem of cleanliness is still acute.

The main result is that cleanliness has ceased to be a temporary result of one action. It is becoming a norm of life, maintained every day. And this is already a serious step towards the formation of a new image of a modern, safe and comfortable Shymkent.