29 tons of trash removed from Guayaquil streets after major event

Guayaquil's municipality has cleared 29 tons of garbage from the city's Panama Street and Malecón 2000 following a large public event. The cleanup was a priority after Ecuador's national football match was broadcast in several downtown locations, drawing significant crowds.

The municipal government reported that an immediate response from cleaning crews allowed the public spaces to be restored to order and sanitation within hours of the events concluding. This operation is part of a wider municipal strategy aimed at maintaining public spaces, including those used for cultural, sporting, and entertainment activities, in optimal condition.

To execute the cleanup, 64 workers from the Urvaseo company were mobilized under the supervision of the Directorate of Cantonal Sanitation, Markets, and Special Services. Their tasks included sweeping, waste collection, emptying containers, and general cleaning of the intervened areas. The municipality also reiterated that economic sanctions, ranging from $96.40 to $602.50, are in place for those who damage or misuse public spaces, urging citizens to collaborate in keeping the city clean.