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In the more rural parts of the Northern area there are some properties which drain to
cesspools, for which a free emptying service is carried out by the Council 8 times per
year.
Generally speaking surface water is handled by discharge of surface water sewers
to natural water courses.
REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
Refuse is collected by direct labour in various types of specially manufactured
vehicles. The number of collection rounds is 44.
Disposal is effected by Destructor at Hendon on the North Circular Road and by
transfer station at Summers Lane, Finchley. All disposal is the responsibility of the
Greater London Council, some from part of the Borough being handled at the new station
at Edmonton.
Special arrangements are made for the regular clearance of trade refuse as required,
whilst a service is available on pre-payment for the collection and disposal of unwanted
cars, furniture, garden refuse, rubble etc.
ANIMALS
The Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, the Pet Animals Act 1951 and the
Riding Establishments Acts 1964/70 provide protective legislation to secure the wellbeing
of cats and dogs, animals sold for pets and horses hired out for riding.

The Public Health Inspectors are "authorised officers" for enforcing the provisions
of the Diseases of Animals Act 1950 and the numerous Orders and Regulations made
thereunder.
There is one establishment in the Borough, licensed by the Ministry of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Food, for the detention of cats and dogs under quarantine following
importation to this country. During the year 58 dogs were received at the premises after
being authorised to land. The premises are kept under observation by the police and the
Public Health Inspectors to check on the isolation of the animals for the required periods.
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