Proposal Seeks Reform of Scrap Site Storage Practices

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Municipal Council Hears Calls for Better Oversight of Scrap Yards

Vehicles left exposed to sun, rain and damage at scrap sites have prompted calls for urgent reforms, as a municipal councillor warned that current practices could put residents’ property at risk.

Southern Municipal Council member Mohammed Hussain Darraj raised the proposal during the council’s final session of the fourth term under “any other business.”

Darraj said there is a need to better organise scrap site operations and improve how vehicles and confiscated belongings are stored during regulatory campaigns.

He called for installing shaded areas to protect vehicles from harsh weather conditions, noting that prolonged exposure can lead to deterioration and loss of value.

The councillor also urged adopting a clear system for registering vehicles and stored items, including labelling them with identifying details to help owners locate and recover their property more easily.

He stressed that personal belongings should be handled carefully and stored in an organised manner, warning against overcrowding or practices that may lead to damage, particularly since some items may carry financial or sentimental value.

Darraj further called for reviewing inspection mechanisms, including the periodic rotation of inspectors, to strengthen transparency and improve operational efficiency.

The proposal was discussed by council members but was not put to a vote, as it was introduced under the “any other business” agenda item.

The discussion highlights growing concern over how enforcement campaigns affect private property, with calls to ensure that regulation does not come at the expense of proper protection.