Piles of construction debris have resurfaced across several neighborhoods in Casablanca, reigniting frustration among residents after authorities had previously launched a campaign to eliminate them.
The inert waste, left behind from building work, has been dumped in multiple areas of Morocco’s economic capital, including Anoual Street in Maarif district, where photos shared on social media show large heaps turning into an eyesore.
Residents expressed anger over the uncontrolled dumping, saying it tarnishes the image of their neighborhoods and undermines the efforts of cleaning companies tasked with managing household waste.
Mehdi Lemina, a member of the Maarif municipal council, told Hespress that officials had alerted the delegated management service to coordinate with the cleaning company for waste removal. He denounced the dumping practices, often carried out by tricycle drivers and cart owners, as “unacceptable behavior that must be combated.”
Lemina urged Casablanca residents to report offenders and called for the creation of designated spaces for construction debris, noting that the issue persists despite repeated efforts by authorities.
The problem of construction waste has long troubled both citizens and local officials, with heaps of debris often accumulating in residential areas. Casablanca’s municipal council had previously expanded the mandate of cleaning companies to cover construction waste, in addition to household garbage.
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