The head of the Islamic Council of Tehran criticized the cleanliness situation of the capital during yesterday's council meeting and called for the dismissal of contractors who are not performing adequately. Regarding waste collection, he stated that waste should be collected by the municipality and that collection by waste scavengers is prohibited. According to the Tehran Islamic Council's information portal, Mehdi Chamran noted that they are not satisfied with the cleanliness conditions of the city and are waiting for a comprehensive and suitable plan to be presented; however, the cleanliness situation is not uniform across the city and depends on the performance of contractors. Currently, two contractors are facing issues and should be dismissed due to their inadequate performance. Efforts are being made to resolve existing problems as quickly as possible and for other contractors to fulfill their duties correctly. Any contractor who does not perform adequately and fails to meet their commitments will be removed. He also mentioned the issue of paying the wages of urban service workers, stating that if a contractor fails to pay the wages of 350 workers, the municipality will cover this amount. In response to a question about the presence of waste scavengers in the city, Chamran said he was following up on this matter to determine whether waste kings are still operating in this area, but it has been announced that waste collection will be carried out by the municipality.
We Are Waiting for Improvement in Tehran's Cleanliness
Mehdi Chamran, head of Tehran's Islamic Council, criticized the city's cleanliness and called for the dismissal of underperforming contractors. He emphasized that waste collection should be managed by the municipality and addressed the issue of unpaid wages for urban service workers. This is significant as it highlights ongoing challenges in urban management and public services in Tehran.
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📰 What Happened
During a council meeting, Mehdi Chamran criticized the cleanliness of Tehran and called for the dismissal of underperforming waste contractors. He emphasized that waste collection should be managed by the municipality and addressed issues regarding unpaid wages for urban service workers.
- Chamran indicated that two contractors are underperforming and should be dismissed.
- The municipality is prepared to cover unpaid wages for urban service workers if contractors fail to do so.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Tehran has faced ongoing challenges with waste management and urban cleanliness, which are critical for public health and urban living standards. The city's governance structure involves both municipal and private contractors.
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