Eid prep reviewed

A meeting was held at the office of the Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) with Mayor Murtaza Wahab in the chair to discuss arrangements made for Eidul Azha.

The mayor said that arrangements have been finalised to collect animal waste on time to provide clean environment to the citizens. The meeting was attended by MD SSWMB Tariq Ali Nizamani, town chairmen, relevant officials, and representatives of private sanitation companies.

The mayor said that excavation work is underway for seven trenches to bury animal waste, and approximately 100 collection points are being set up in all seven districts.

Over 8,000 sanitary workers and additional staff will be deployed to collect waste from homes and areas. He further said that this year, SSWMB will provide bags for animal offal.

The mayor directed town chairmen to ensure public facilities in their areas during Eid days, so that citizens don't face any issues.

He also instructed staff to ensure timely collection of waste and offal, lime sprinkling, and spraying at collection points and other locations.