Oaxaca Fights Back Against Trash with New Citywide Campaign

Oaxaca City Launches "Tira Paro, No Basura" Campaign to Combat Waste Oaxaca de Juárez, MX – In a move to tackle the persistent issue of waste management, the Oaxaca de Juárez Municipality recently launched a comprehensive campaign titled "Tira Paro, No Basura" (Stop Throwing, No Trash). This initiative is a key component of the larger "Clean City" strategy, aiming to foster a sense of shared responsibility among citizens for maintaining a clean and healthy urban environment. The campaign, spearheaded by Mayor Ray Chagoya, focuses on several key areas. Improved waste collection services are a central element, addressing a long-standing challenge in the city. The video shows crews cleaning up public spaces, highlighting the practical steps being taken. In addition to improved services, the campaign emphasizes public awareness. The video uses impactful visuals to show the consequences of littering. "From day one, we committed to working hard to address the historical debt in urban cleaning and waste management," Mayor Chagoya stated in the video, emphasizing the municipality's commitment to concrete actions. The campaign's success hinges on citizen participation. "But we know that this is not just the government's job; it requires the active participation of everyone," Mayor Chagoya added. The campaign's visual message is clear: Oaxaca's beauty and health depend on the collective efforts of its residents. The campaign is a positive step towards a cleaner, healthier Oaxaca, demonstrating the power of community engagement in environmental stewardship.