KOHAT: The Water and Sanitation Services Company (WSSC) Kohat has completed its Eid-ul-Adha sanitation campaign, collecting and disposing of 2,310 tonnes of animal waste during a three-day operation across Kohat city and surrounding areas.
The large-scale cleanup effort helped maintain public hygiene during the Eid holidays, with sanitation and water supply services remaining operational throughout the period. Nearly 400 sanitation workers and administrative staff were deployed across six urban union councils and areas under the Kohat Development Authority (KDA).
According to WSSC Kohat, a fleet of 90 vehicles, including garbage compactors, mini tippers, tractor trolleys, skip tractors, excavators and tractor shovels, was used to remove sacrificial waste and transport it to designated disposal sites.
The campaign was inaugurated on the first day of Eid by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shafi Jan, Deputy Commissioner Kohat Muhammad Nawaz Wazir and WSSC Kohat Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Saad. Board Member Ehsanullah Jan and Head of Operations Tahir Afif also attended the launch ceremony.
Waste collection and disposal arrangements
To facilitate the collection of animal remains, WSSC Kohat established 253 collection points and 22 transfer stations across the city. The company also distributed around 3,000 biodegradable bags among residents to support safe waste handling and disposal.
Officials said awareness campaigns were conducted through social media, banners and pamphlets before Eid to inform residents about waste management arrangements and collection procedures.
The company reported that the initial cleanup operation was completed by midnight on the first day of Eid. It also said all 15 complaints received through its complaint cell during the three-day campaign were resolved promptly.
Environmentally managed disposal
Collected waste was transported to the Mohammadzai dumping site, where it was disposed of in pre-prepared pits using environmentally managed methods. Collection points were later washed with disinfectants and treated with lime to reduce odors and help prevent the spread of germs.
Acting CEO Muhammad Saad said the success of the Eid sanitation campaign was made possible through the cooperation of residents, media organizations, the business community and government departments.
Residents also expressed appreciation for the cleanup operation through social media posts and video messages, acknowledging the efforts of sanitation workers who remained on duty throughout the Eid holidays.
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