Bnei Brak Resumes Geniza Waste Removal After Payment Dispute Resolution

The geniza waste removal crisis in Bnei Brak concluded on Tuesday as workers resumed clearing geniza facilities and bags across the city with reinforced efforts. This return to full operation prevented a serious sanitary and spiritual hazard that had threatened the streets. The disruption followed several days of a complete shutdown caused by heavy parking fines issued to the removal trucks by city inspectors, which led to severe account seizures against the operating body.

According to "Kikar HaShabbat," despite disagreements, the entire debt from the parking fines was fully paid, resulting in the lifting of the account seizures and allowing the trucks to resume regular activity. Meanwhile, representatives of the geniza committee claim the resolution was reached through direct understandings and agreements with the mayor's office to prevent the collapse of the removal system.

Ultimately, residents of Bnei Brak can now breathe easier, regardless of whether the fines were paid or canceled, as the trucks have returned to work to address the backlog created during the shutdown. The long-awaited solution to preserve the dignity of sacred books and maintain city cleanliness has been fully achieved.