KUWAIT CITY — The Public Hygiene and Road Occupancy Department of Capital Municipality removed 384 abandoned and scrap vehicles throughout May 2026, officials announced on June 15. The effort forms part of ongoing initiatives to maintain public cleanliness and order within the Capital Governorate.

During the same month, authorities placed 5,059 warning stickers on abandoned vehicles and boats, notifying their owners of pending removal if violations are not addressed within the legal timeframe. Of the vehicles initially targeted, 190 were returned to their owners after the necessary corrective actions were taken.

Faisal Al-Otaibi, Director of the Public Hygiene and Road Occupancy Department, stated that the municipality carried out intensive field inspection campaigns aimed at identifying and addressing violations. These inspections also monitored the performance of cleaning companies to ensure compliance with their responsibilities in maintaining public hygiene across the governorate.

In total, the campaigns led to the issuance of 427 citations related to public hygiene breaches and misuse of public spaces. Al-Otaibi emphasized that enforcement efforts will continue without exception, reflecting the municipality’s commitment to upholding the region’s cleanliness and orderly appearance.

“Kuwait Municipality maintains zero tolerance for violations to preserve the civilized appearance of the Capital Governorate and to enhance cleanliness standards in all areas,” Al-Otaibi said.

The intensified enforcement drive is part of a broader municipal strategy aimed at improving environmental conditions and public health by promptly dealing with abandoned vehicles and other sources of urban disorder.