Boa Vista's Urban Cleanliness Agents: A Model for Brazilian Cities

Boa Vista has emerged as a national benchmark for urban management, securing the top position among Brazilian capitals for public service quality in 2026. This achievement is largely attributed to the dedicated work of the city's urban cleaning agents, who operate under the Municipal Department of Public Conservation.

These professionals, affectionately known by the local population as "verdinhos" and "amarelinhos", perform multiple functions that directly contribute to the city's aesthetic appeal and organizational standards. Their daily efforts have resulted in a perfect 8.0 rating for urban cleaning and maintenance services, as evaluated by the Veritá Institute.

The Municipal Department of Public Conservation follows a strict daily schedule to ensure comprehensive coverage of all city regions throughout the year. Through dedication and commitment, these professionals guarantee clean streets, well-maintained squares, and organized public spaces. Their continuous effort was decisive in achieving the city's top national ranking.

Secretary of Public Conservation, Daniel Lima, emphasizes that the teams also handle the maintenance of squares and Selvinhas Amazônicas, which are present in more than 68 spaces distributed across the capital's neighborhoods.

The work includes constant revitalization and maintenance actions for these public spaces, such as painting, recovery of toys and muretas, repairs to sidewalks, fencing, paver pavement, curbs, and landscaping. All professionals are trained and prepared for each function. We have teams of excellence.

Among the services that made Boa Vista stand out nationally, landscaping is one of the capital's great differentiators. Public squares and central flowerbeds of the main avenues receive permanent care, ornamented with colorful bushes that form true living fences and reinforce the city's visual harmony.

The city's landscaping program utilizes specific plant species to create vibrant urban environments. Species such as Ixora, Alamanda, Teresinha, and Pingo-de-Ouro are widely used in the composition of green spaces, adding color and life to the urban landscape.

During the summer months, irrigation of these areas is intensified with the support of water tanker trucks, preserving the vegetation and maintaining the continuous beauty of the urban environment. Agents work daily on green area maintenance, performing services such as pruning, weeding, and planting.

• Over 80 species of plants are utilized
• Includes perennials, seasonal varieties, and grass
• Permanent care for public squares and avenues
• Living fences enhance visual harmony

The teams also work on drainage channels, performing weeding, scraping, sand removal, and residue collection to keep the environment clean, safe, and well-preserved.

Behind every well-maintained space in Boa Vista are stories of dedication and vocation. These narratives highlight the human element behind the city's transformation and the personal pride workers take in their contributions to the community.

Painter Calil Areb, 56 years old, has been working on the revitalization of public spaces for eight years. His journey from helper to painter demonstrates the career progression opportunities within the department.

I started as a helper and, over time, became a painter. I see how much I have contributed to the care of the city and continue to leave this legacy. I am very happy to see the squares coming to life with the painting I do and the population using these leisure spaces.

Agent Uirasmar Marques, 40 years old, has been working in the city's maintenance for 11 years and also takes pride in his dedication and being part of this work.

I am happy to contribute to keeping our city always clean. I also ask for the population's collaboration, throwing trash in the appropriate place, so that together we can take care of Boa Vista.

Boa Vista's success story demonstrates how systematic urban management and dedicated personnel can transform a city's quality of life. The combination of daily maintenance schedules, specialized landscaping, and trained professionals has created a model that other Brazilian capitals may seek to emulate.

The city's achievement of a perfect 8.0 rating from the Veritá Institute validates the effectiveness of this comprehensive approach to urban maintenance. As the capital continues to expand its green spaces and public services, the foundation built by these urban cleaning agents provides a sustainable framework for future development.

The visible results—clean streets, vibrant public squares, and organized spaces—directly reflect in the population's perceived quality of life, creating a cycle of pride and collaboration between workers and citizens in maintaining Boa Vista's status as a national leader in public service excellence.