Marseille Kindergarten: Parents Revolt Against Trash Crisis

Marseille Kindergarten Parents Clean Up Trash After Authorities Fail to Act Parents of children attending the Saint-André Barnier kindergarten in Marseille's 15th arrondissement are taking matters into their own hands. For months, they've complained about the excessive amount of trash accumulating around the school, including hazardous materials like used syringes. Their complaints to local authorities have gone unanswered, prompting them to organize a cleanup themselves. "It's inadmissible," said one exasperated parent, "between 3 PM and 4 PM, it's a catastrophe. The schools are completely abandoned." Kenza Belhadji, president of the Solimam's parents' association, added, "Parents aren't here to clean up in front of their children's school. They're here to drop off their children in a clean and safe environment." The video shows parents collecting bags of trash, including numerous plastic bottles, cans, and even discarded nitrous oxide canisters and syringes. The parents' actions highlight a critical issue of public hygiene and safety in the area, and underscore the frustration felt by the community when local authorities fail to act. The Métropole de Marseille has since responded, stating that they plan to address the issue and implement necessary cleaning measures. This incident serves as a powerful example of community engagement and the importance of local government responsiveness to citizen concerns.