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Irpin prepares for the season: spring cleaning enhances the city's safety and comfort

Municipal services are cleaning streets, clearing the stormwater drainage system, and preparing children's playgrounds — what this will mean for residents and how to get involved.

Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik

March 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Irpin prepares for the season: spring cleaning enhances the city's safety and comfort

Spring cleaning in Irpin: in brief

Irpin's municipal services have begun scheduled spring work: they are clearing roads and sidewalks of residual sand and anti-icing materials, removing trash from road shoulders, courtyards and public spaces, and also carrying out cleaning of the stormwater drainage system. This was reported on his Telegram channel by the first deputy mayor of Irpin, Oleksandr Pashchynskyi.

Why this matters now

After the winter season, small blockages and residues of de-icing agents increase the risk of localized flooding and accelerate the wear of asphalt and green areas. Cleaning roads and the storm drainage network are preventive measures that reduce repair costs and improve residents' safety.

What the workers are doing

Employees of the municipal enterprise «City Improvement Department» are inspecting the condition of playgrounds, clearing dry branches and leaves, trimming trees and bushes, and preparing flowerbeds and lawns for the new season. This is systematic work whose results will be felt by both adults and children.

"We are paying special attention to organizing recreation areas: employees of the municipal enterprise «City Improvement Department» inspect the condition of playgrounds, clear dry branches and leaves, trim trees and bushes, and prepare flowerbeds and lawns for the new season"

— Oleksandr Pashchynskyi, first deputy mayor of Irpin

How residents can help

Community support will speed up results: pick up trash near building entrances, clear access to storm drain grates, and report damaged playgrounds or clogged storm drains to the city service. Such simple steps reduce the burden on municipal services and save the community money.

Summary

This is not just seasonal cleaning — it's an investment in infrastructure, safety and the quality of urban space. The next step is up to residents: are we ready to join the common effort for a clean and safe Irpin?

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