VAN METROPOLITAN GUARDS INSPECTS WEEKEND PICNICKERS FOR GARBAGE

Van Metropolitan Municipality carried out inspections at picnic areas and parks, especially on the shores of Lake Van, during the weekend. 

The Municipal Guards warned the citizens sitting in the picnic areas about the garbage and stated that legal action will be initiated against the persons identified for the garbage left after the picnic. 

Van Metropolitan Municipality Guards Department has increased its inspections in parks and recreation areas, which attract a lot of attention especially on weekends, for a cleaner and livable city.

While the teams warned citizens not to throw garbage into the environment, they stated that the wastes left behind after picnics both cause environmental pollution and negatively affect the use of other citizens.

Citizens who leave their garbage on the ground will be detected and penalized 

The The Municipal Guard teams reminded that everyone should be sensitive for a clean environment and that garbage should be thrown into garbage bins after the picnic.

The teams also warned citizens that action will be taken against citizens who throw garbage on the ground from park and environmental cameras. 

The teams also warned peddlers in public spaces and removed them from the area. 

It was also stated that the inspections will continue in certain periods mainly at the weekend.