Marrakech Municipality Addresses Waste Crisis in Menara District
The municipality of Marrakech has officially broken its silence regarding the recent issue of accumulated household waste in several areas of the Menara district. Authorities have confirmed that they are closely monitoring the situation and have implemented supervisory and punitive measures against the company responsible for managing waste collection. They have committed to restoring normal conditions as swiftly as possible.
In an informative statement, the municipality explained that the disruptions were attributed to a sudden and simultaneous malfunction of several waste collection trucks, as reported by the contracted company. This unforeseen event directly impacted the regularity of waste removal operations in specific neighborhoods.
The municipality emphasized that it has activated daily monitoring and field assessment mechanisms to evaluate the company’s performance. Furthermore, they have initiated procedures to apply the penalties outlined in the contract specifications, which include imposing fines due to breaches of contractual obligations.
In response to the crisis, the involved company has pledged to take immediate action by renting additional trucks to ensure the continuity of waste collection services and to make up for the delays experienced.
The municipality expressed regret over the technical issue, describing it as beyond their control. They reiterated their commitment to protecting the urban environment and maintaining the cleanliness of the city, assuring that their services will continue to oversee the fulfillment of the company’s obligations until the situation is fully resolved.
This announcement comes amid rising complaints from residents in various neighborhoods of the Menara district regarding the accumulation of waste, which raises significant environmental and health concerns. Citizens have called for stricter oversight of the performance of contracted companies to guarantee uninterrupted service in this vital sector.
As reported by nichanealane.ma.
