On August 16, 2025, another citywide cleanup day was held in the Karatau district of Shymkent, which became part of regular environmental events within the framework of the Taza Kazakhstan program. This time, the large and densely populated microdistrict "Nurtas" was chosen as the venue for the action. The initiative combined the efforts of several structures at once. Employees of the land relations department, the architecture and urban planning department, the economics and budget planning department, the finance department, as well as representatives of the entrepreneurship department took part in the cleanup. In addition, specialists from the municipal state institution "Karatau" and employees of LLP "Zhasyl zher" actively joined the work. The scale of the action turned out to be significant: more than 400 people came out to clean the territory, and 25 units of specialized equipment were used to transport waste and restore order. As a result of the cleanup day, it was possible to collect and remove over 46 tons of garbage and household waste.

For just one microdistrict, this figure seems colossal. But it reflects not only the volume of accumulated garbage, but also the level of organization of the event itself. Today, citywide clean-up days in Shymkent are no longer just a symbolic gesture, but a coordinated effort by departments, utilities, and residents. "Nurtas" is considered one of the largest residential areas in the Karatau district. Several tens of thousands of people live here, and sanitary issues remain relevant. Therefore, holding such a large-scale clean-up day in this microdistrict is of particular importance. Clean streets, cleaned courtyards, and the removal of tens of tons of garbage are a direct contribution to improving the quality of life of local residents.

If you look at the statistics of previous years, you can see clear progress. In 2022, according to the Akimat, about 15 tons of garbage were collected during an environmental campaign in Nurtas. In 2023, the volume increased to 28 tons. And this year, the result exceeded 46 tons. This growth is explained by several factors. Firstly, in recent years, more government agencies and institutions have been involved in cleanups, which increases the number of participants. Secondly, the city began to allocate more equipment, which makes it possible to cope with large volumes of waste in a short time. If in 2021 only 8-10 units of equipment were used at similar events, today their number has increased to 25. The third factor is the active participation of residents and volunteers themselves. Students, members of youth organizations and citizens' initiative groups are increasingly joining the work. This practice is gradually turning cleanups into a common city movement.

Clean-up days in Shymkent perform not only a utilitarian function of garbage collection. They play an important role in the formation of environmental culture and public responsibility. When students or business representatives work shoulder to shoulder with department employees, this creates an atmosphere of trust and teamwork. In recent years, the interest of young people in such events has noticeably increased. For example, in 2024, students from voluntary associations participated in several clean-up days, helping elderly residents clean up yards and take out heavy garbage. In 2025, this tradition continued, which became an additional factor in increasing efficiency and involvement.

A clean city is not only aesthetics, but also a guarantee of health and well-being of its residents. Clean-up days, held every week, have become part of a long-term strategy for the development of environmental culture. It is important that we are not talking about one-time events, but about systemic work that covers all areas of the city. If 10-15 years ago such events were perceived as forced campaigns, now they have become a common practice. People increasingly understand that order in the city depends not only on public utilities, but also on each resident.

The cleanup day on August 16, 2025 in Nurtas became a clear example of how joint efforts can bring significant results. More than 400 people and 25 units of equipment cleared the microdistrict of 46 tons of waste in one day. Compared to previous years, it is clear that environmental campaigns are becoming larger and more effective. In 2022, the figures were three times lower, in 2023 - almost twice as low. Today, Shymkent demonstrates a completely different level of organization. Such dynamics confirm that the city is moving in the right direction: environmental culture is strengthening, and public participation is becoming the norm. In the future, we can expect that such campaigns will not just be Saturday traditions, but part of the daily life of Shymkent residents.

The clean-up day in Nurtas is not only a clean-up of the territory, but also an important social signal. It shows that government agencies, public utilities and city residents are ready to work together to create a clean and comfortable living space. Shymkent is confidently securing its status as a city where ecology and cleanliness are a priority. And each such event is a step towards the formation of a new ecological image of the metropolis.

Today, we can say with confidence that such events in Shymkent are becoming a good tradition and an important tool in environmental education. After all, each generation of city residents gets used to the idea that the cleanliness around them depends on their own efforts. As not only public utilities, but also government employees, business representatives, schoolchildren and students participate in the cleanup, a strong culture of collective responsibility is formed.

That is why the event that took place on August 16 in Nurtas is not an ordinary episode, but part of a large and significant work. It reflects both the current priorities of city policy and the general trend that has been developing in Shymkent in recent years. Here they no longer wait for the environmental situation to be resolved for them, but rather join forces. It is also important that the city authorities pay attention to the systemic support of such initiatives: they allocate equipment, ensure coordination, and invite various structures to participate. All this forms the basis for the successful continuation of environmental campaigns in the future.

Thus, the clean-up day in Nurtas became not only an example of a successful clean-up campaign, but also a reflection of a new urban philosophy, where cleanliness and ecology are seen as a common cause.