In recent times, Fez has witnessed a noticeable decline in cleanliness, with many neighborhoods suffering from the accumulation of garbage and the unprecedented spread of waste.
This situation has caused frustration among residents, who have expressed concerns about the health and environmental effects of this deterioration, calling for immediate intervention from the responsible authorities to address the crisis.
According to testimonies from several citizens, many neighborhoods are experiencing a decline in waste collection services, leading to widespread garbage in alleys and streets. Some residents explained that the situation worsened due to the irregularity of waste truck schedules, in addition to the lack of effective mechanisms to monitor the implementation of cleanliness contracts by the companies responsible for managing the sector.
In light of this situation, local observers have sharply criticized the elected councils and local authorities, believing that weak oversight of waste management companies has greatly contributed to this deterioration. They also questioned the fate of the large budgets allocated by the city for the cleanliness sector, calling for a review of how this vital issue is managed and urging companies to adhere to their contractual obligations.
As criticism mounts, affected residents are demanding urgent actions to rectify the situation, including imposing strict oversight on the companies entrusted with waste management to ensure they meet the required service standards. They also call for awareness campaigns to educate residents on the importance of adhering to waste collection schedules and not disposing of waste in inappropriate locations. They stressed the need for administrative police intervention to monitor the black spots with significant waste accumulation and for reassessing the performance of waste management companies, considering amendments to contracts to guarantee improved services.
Residents are waiting to see if local authorities will take effective action to resolve this crisis, or if the situation will remain unchanged, exacerbating the suffering of citizens and negatively impacting the city’s image.
Source: Fes News Media