I think the trash thing is a relative matter. You are right that there is still trash on the streets, but compared to, say, 10 years ago, I think that the change has been incredible. So I barely notice the small amounts of trash any more, because there used to be so much more. The municipality has done a lot to clean up the city. More can (and hopefully will) be done, but I think we're on the right track. There is still a general lack of awareness of this, and of other issues such as recycling. But I'm still continually amazed at how much awareness there is, nonetheless.
And I think you're right, fining building owners is a good idea.
I'm not sure if you noticed, by the way, but slowly, slowly, the municipality is going around forcing every building to have a little alcove for bins, to get them off the streets. That is a very promising start. |