9,500 tonnes of waste disposed of during Eid days
Offals of sacrificial animals lying on a street causing foul odour in the area. PHOTO: EXPRESS
The Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (WSSP) has successfully concluded its special cleanliness operation carried out during the three days of Eid-ul-Adha in the provincial capital.
As part of the campaign, roads across the provincial capital were washed with a mixture of rose water and chlorine to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
According to WSSP spokesman, more than 3,500 staff members participated in the operation. During the operation, over 9,500 tons of waste was removed during the three days of Eid and disposed of.
The WSSP utilized 707 small and large vehicles to collect animal remains from across the city. Chief Executive Officer Yasir Ali Khan also toured various areas of Peshawar to inspect the progress of the operation.
In addition to the sanitation efforts, WSSP ensured the uninterrupted supply of clean drinking water and responded promptly to public complaints.
After completing the waste collection phase, roads and designated collection points were washed and treated with lime. Disinfection sprays and ongoing monitoring were also part of the operation.
CEO Yasir Ali Khan appealed to citizens to cooperate by placing animal waste in plastic bags and leaving them outside their homes or at designated collection points, instead of dumping them in streets or alleys.
The initiative reflects WSSP's commitment to maintaining public hygiene during one of the busiest times of the year.
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