On August 16, 2025, another city-wide clean-up was held in the Karatau district of Shymkent. This time, the cleaning event was organized in the "Nurtas" microdistrict, and several departments and municipal institutions in the city actively participated in it.

The event was attended by employees of the departments of land relations, architecture and urban planning, economics and budget planning, finance, and entrepreneurship of Shymkent, as well as representatives of the Karatau municipal state institution and the Zhasyl Zher limited liability partnership. The scale of the cleanup was very extensive: in total, more than 400 employees were mobilized and 25 special equipment was involved. As a result, more than 46 tons of garbage and household waste were removed from the territory.

This figure reflects the results achieved in just one day. The production of such a volume of waste, on the one hand, indicates that the sanitary situation in the district still needs to be improved, and on the other hand, it indicates the increasing responsibility of the city authorities and residents for cleanliness.

The purpose of the regular weekly cleanups in the city is not only to collect garbage. It is to educate residents in respect for the environment, ecological culture, and also to prove that government agencies, public utilities, and ordinary citizens in the city can work together.

The Nurtas microdistrict is one of the largest residential areas in the Karatau district. The large population, the accumulation of household waste, and the need for improvement require systematic monitoring of the sanitary cleanliness of this area. In this regard, the past Sabbath was very important for the residents.

City-wide clean-ups are held regularly in Shymkent every year. For example, in 2022, during an environmental event held in the Nurtas microdistrict, about 15 tons of garbage were removed. In 2023, the figure reached 28 tons. The fact that more than 46 tons of garbage were collected during this year's clean-up indicates an increase in the activity of residents, as well as the expansion of the technical capabilities of the organizers.

While previously such Sabbaths were mainly attended by municipal employees and representatives of local akimats, now various departments, government employees, and business entities are involved. This is an important indicator that environmental culture has reached a new level.

The increase in the number of vehicles has also brought about a clear change. For example, while only 8-10 vehicles were mobilized for the 2021 Sabbilik, 25 special vehicles participated in this year's event. This made it possible to remove a large amount of waste in a short time.

Another important aspect of the Sabbath is that it strengthens the sense of solidarity and responsibility in society. When residents see with their own eyes how cleanliness is being established, they are more likely to avoid littering and take care of the environment in the future. And the joint work of government officials and residents strengthens the relationship between the government and the people.

The activity of young people is also increasing year by year. In 2024, members of the "Zhasyl el" squad and volunteer students participated in such Sabbaths several times and made their contribution. This trend continued this year. Young volunteers who participated in the Sabbath in "Nurtas" helped the elderly and helped clean up the area.

Saturdays are not limited to temporary cleaning, but also contribute to the formation of an ecological culture. City-wide cleaning events held every Saturday make city residents understand how important it is to live in a clean environment. If 10-15 years ago, the understanding of garbage disposal was at a low level, now the situation has improved significantly. This is the result of such systematic events.

For example, in 2015, an average of only 5-7 tons of garbage was collected in the city during one Saturday. The current figure has increased several times. On the one hand, this indicates the expansion of the city and the increase in its population, and on the other hand, it indicates an improvement in the organizational level.

The Saturday garbage collection event held on August 16, 2025 in the Nurtas microdistrict of the Karatau district was an important event in the ecological life of the city of Shymkent. Thanks to the joint efforts of more than 400 people and the work of 25 pieces of equipment, more than 46 tons of garbage were removed. This is the result of just one day.

Compared to previous years, the current Sabbaths are much larger, more organized, and more effective. Thanks to the combined efforts of the city authorities and residents, environmental culture is reaching a new level.

Based on the principle that "a clean city is the key to a bright future," the regular and systematic holding of such cleanups will undoubtedly change the face of Shymkent. The cleanup event in the Nurtas microdistrict is a clear example of this trend.