Bulawayo Launches Spring Cleaning Campaign to Improve City Cleanliness
Bulawayo residents have welcomed the spring cleaning initiative which aims to rid the city of accumulated waste and improve its cleanliness, with many expressing their eagerness to participate in the campaign.
This is after the BCC announced a Spring Cleaning Campaign and called on stakeholders to partner with them to make it a success. The campaign will run from Sunday 1 to Saturday 7 October 2023.
Bulawayo vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) Executive Director, Michael Ndiweni has pledged his support for the upcoming Bulawayo City Spring Cleaning initiative.
Public Call-Out
He emphasised the need for all stakeholders to come together in a concerted effort to tackle the issue of littering in the city.
Ndiweni also called for increased awareness initiatives and stiffer penalties for all polluters.
“We need to take a stand against littering and pollution in our city. This initiative is not just a one-time event, but a daily practice that we must all commit to,” said Ndiweni.
The Spring Cleaning initiative aims not only to clean up the city but also to tackle the mindset that has led to rampant littering in public areas. Ndiweni called on businesses and government agencies to adopt streets and squares for monitoring polluters, cleaning at intervals and enforcing citizens’ arrests and fines.
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Keep Our City Clean
A resident, Saneliso Ndlovu said, “Great initiative. But picking litter for someone won’t stop them throwing it at the same place tomorrow, while cleaning let’s also educate the public on environmental management (through awareness programmes to eradicate the littering culture) and the polluter must be fined.”
Another resident, Lindarose Ndlovu advised, “I think vendors selling on the street must be asked to clean the street they work on after work. Council police can monitor everyday after hours, street vendors can agree on the time.”
The city is also calling on companies and individuals to provide front-end loaders and trucks for clearing waste during the campaign. Residents have also suggested that street vendors should be asked to clean the streets they work on after hours, with council police monitoring their progress.
However, some have also advised that BCC should provide many bins so as to reduce unnecessary litter.
Othera expressed concerns that the campaign may only cover up seven days of a decade-long littering problem.
Optimism in the City
A resident, identified as MaNcube, said, “There’s bound to be the same litter on the 8th day of October. This is just covering up 7 days of a decade of littering.”
Despite this, many residents remain optimistic about the campaign’s potential impact. Thandolwenkosi Sibanda said, “Great initiative City of Kings. Let’s increase the number of bins too. TTI can help to fine those who litter.”
Overall, the Spring Cleaning Campaign has been met with enthusiasm from residents of Bulawayo. They hope that it will not only improve the city’s cleanliness but also encourage a culture where residents take responsibility for keeping their surroundings clean.
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