Puerto Morelos, Q.R. — The municipality of Puerto Morelos has begun a public service for citizens to help keep streets clean. Mayor Blanca Merari Tziu Muñoz launched the “Report and Improve” program where residents can call to have their junk removed.
This program offers citizens another option for disposing of junk and household goods they no longer need, thereby keeping the municipality free of trash, as well as for general public service reports, she said.
“We are launching our “Report and Improve” program so that residents can help us keep our municipality clean and free of trash, as it not only creates a negative image for the destination, but also becomes a potential source of pollution,” the Mayor emphasized.
Blanca Merari Tziu explained that the Public Services Secretariat will be responsible for scheduling the transfer of materials, equipment, furniture, and other belongings to the confinement area by calling 998 389 7989. The approximate day and time of the visit will be scheduled to remove the reported furniture for disposal.
During a tour of the Taxista and Puerto Madero neighborhoods, the mayor spoke with residents who expressed their concern about public spaces becoming illegal dumping grounds.
During her tour, the brigade that accompanied authorities cleared a green area containing a mattress, water bottles, wood and other illegally dumped junk.
“We work on public policies where citizen participation is crucial to the development and growth of Puerto Morelos, building a prosperous future for the municipality that will improve the quality of life for its citizens and safeguard the environment of our destination,” the Mayor added.
Public Services Minister Leonel Salazar Trejo mentioned that on this occasion, a 14-cubic-meter trailer unit and a four-member brigade from the Ministry were deployed.
He explained that citizens are asked to send their message only via WhatsApp, including their name, description of the request, a photo, and the location. Once the report is submitted, the furniture or junk will be removed within two days at the latest. Routes are established throughout the city to optimize time, and the space is also calculated based on what citizens mention they will be throwing away.
At the same time, he noted that in addition to junk removal, the “Report and Improve” number is used to receive reports of general public services, such as broken streetlights, patching, and other actions.
Finally, he reiterated President Blanca Merari Tziu’s call to help keep the streets clean and provide a positive image for visitors.
