On July 21, 2026, in response to the alarming accumulation of waste in various neighborhoods of Casablanca, the regional governor, Mohamed Mhidia, convened an urgent meeting aimed at addressing this pressing issue. During this meeting, he expressed his strong dissatisfaction with the performance of waste management companies and mandated daily oversight of their operations. The rising number of complaints from residents has incited a significant reaction from the authorities, prompting Mhidia to gather the governors of the prefectures and sector officials to assess the deteriorating cleanliness situation in Morocco's economic capital.
According to sources cited by Al3omk, the governor deemed the images of piled-up waste in numerous streets and alleyways as unacceptable, highlighting that such a situation does not reflect the status of Casablanca nor the financial resources allocated for waste collection and cleaning services. Officials present at the meeting were grilled regarding the disruptions that arose following the expiration of several delegated management contracts. This transitional period has reportedly had a direct negative impact on service quality in certain areas of the city.
Despite acknowledging the challenges posed by the change of service providers, Mhidia rejected this as a valid excuse for the decline in cleanliness. He asserted that the transition to new companies, resulting from an international tender, should occur without disrupting the normal functionality of public services.
Daily Monitoring of Waste Management Companies
The governor issued pointed criticisms towards the companies that had previously held contracts and were retained under the new arrangements. He demanded strict adherence to their commitments and the specifications outlined in their agreements with the municipality. To enhance accountability, mixed commissions will be established under the supervision of the governors, tasked with conducting daily inspections of various neighborhoods, particularly densely populated areas and locations where waste tends to accumulate.
These inspection teams will also be responsible for compiling periodic reports detailing the performance of each waste management company. The authorities aim to identify shortcomings and hold accountable those stakeholders who fail to meet their obligations effectively. The overarching goal is to swiftly eliminate waste hotspots, restore the cleanliness standards observed in recent months, and ensure that the implementation of new contracts does not lead to further degradation of service.
As reported by bladi.net.
