Absence of 'food preservation' bins in Al-Bukayriyah sparks resident complaints, Qassim authorities silent
Removal of 'food preservation' bins in Al-Bukayriyah neighborhoods leads to exposed food waste and resident frustration, with no response from Qassim Municipality.
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AIThe removal of 'food preservation' bins from neighborhoods in Al-Bukayriyah has sparked frustration among residents, coinciding with the appearance of exposed food waste in various locations within the neighborhoods and on public sidewalks.
Ahmed Al-Sahli told Ajel: "For years, we benefited from the food preservation program, which we saw as an initiative serving residents and helping to manage leftover food. It had a positive impact in reducing the amount of food left in open areas."
He added: "We had hoped the program would continue and be further developed, or that a suitable alternative would be provided to serve the same purpose, helping to preserve food and maintain the cleanliness of neighborhoods and the overall appearance of the area."
Another resident, Abdulmajid Al-Olaibi, told Ajel: "After the bins were removed, we noticed exposed food waste in several locations, some of it on public sidewalks, which has also attracted birds and stray cats."
He added: "We hope for an appropriate solution to this situation, similar to what is implemented in Buraidah and other cities across the Kingdom, whether by reinstating the bins or providing an alternative that serves the same purpose and helps keep neighborhoods clean."
Ajel reached out to the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Ahmed Al-Dhafiri, for clarification regarding residents' concerns and the observed issues, attaching several photos documenting the cases. He directed the newspaper to contact the relevant department at the Qassim Municipality and provided the official email address for correspondence.
Accordingly, Ajel contacted the Qassim Municipality via the official email, attaching the same photos, and sent a reminder about the request, copying the ministry spokesperson. However, as of publication, Ajel has not received any response or clarification from the municipality regarding the reported concerns and demands.
