Bnei Brak Sanitation Crisis Resolved With New Cleaning Companies
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Bnei Brak has resolved a severe sanitation crisis marked by extensive garbage buildup by bringing in new cleaning companies. This move aims to break an alleged cartel of old contractors who reportedly refused services over a dispute about digital monitoring systems.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- New cleaning companies deployed in Bnei Brak to end sanitation crisis.
- Garbage accumulation and health hazards plagued the city for months.
- Old contractors allegedly rebelled over digital monitoring system dispute.
- Acting Mayor called the situation unbearable for residents.
- New firms aim to break alleged cartel and end hostage situation.
New cleaning companies have begun operating in Bnei Brak, addressing a prolonged sanitation crisis that resulted in severe garbage accumulation and public health hazards throughout the city. City officials report initial signs of improvement, with streets where the new companies are working appearing cleaner.
The intervention follows a period where, according to city sources, established waste removal companies allegedly refused to provide services as required, in what was described as an organized rebellion. These contractors reportedly opposed the municipality's demand to install digital monitoring systems in their vehicles to track routes, working hours, and task completion in real-time.
The crisis reached its peak during the High Holidays, with massive amounts of trash piling up in streets and near disposal bins. During a city council meeting, Acting Mayor and Degel HaTorah chairman Menachem Shapira described the situation as unbearable, stating residents were living amidst garbage. Shapira explained that the primary goal of bringing in new companies is to break the alleged cartel and prevent private firms from holding the municipality hostage.
