The ravines of María Jiménez, Tahodio, Valleseco Los Pocitos, Cueva Bermeja, El Cercado, Ancheta, the one adjacent to Club Oliver, and the Santos ravine have undergone extensive cleaning initiatives by the Public Services department of Santa Cruz City Council.
Throughout the recent weeks, the teams of workers have extracted a significant quantity of items including mattresses, refrigerators, tyres, shopping trolleys, beach furniture, cans, and other debris.
In this regard, the Councillor for Public Services, Carlos Tarife, commented, “the condition of our ravines is an indication that, as a community, we have considerable room for improvement in terms of environmental awareness.”
Additionally, the mayor, José Manuel Bermúdez, remarked, “the City Council is committed to continuing the cleaning of the ravines to ensure safety and protect the city’s natural environment. Nevertheless, it is crucial for residents to cooperate by utilising the waste collection services. Poor practices endanger our surroundings and may result in penalties. We require everyone’s dedication to maintain a clean and safe city.”
In this context, the municipal authorities emphasise the need for residents to dispose of their waste properly through appropriate containers, designated clean points, and collection services for larger items. “These detrimental practices not only harm our natural environment but also bring about sanctions and fines,” Tarife cautioned.
In this regard, the City Council will persist in its efforts to clean the ravine areas according to the annual schedule, aimed at facilitating rainwater flow during precipitation to prevent flooding and deter pests.
The cleaning operations are conducted by Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales, which employs a team of over 430 professionals and operates a fleet of more than one hundred vehicles, all dedicated to ensuring that roads and public spaces within the municipality are maintained in optimal conditions for the enjoyment of its residents.
