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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Erith 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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The following tables show :
1. Details of the refuse collection vehicles and staff,
2. Details of the tonnage dealt with during the year.
| Vehicle | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 1 Dennis Lorry | 12 cubic yards |
| 2 Easyloaders | 4 " " |
| 2 S. D. Freighters | 7 " " |
These are operated by—
1 Foreman,
5 Drivers and
9 Loaders.
| Month | Tonnage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tons | Cwt. | ||
| January, 1937 | 719 | 5 | |
| February | 687 | 0 | |
| March | 795 | 3 | |
| April | 764 | 2 | |
| May | 708 | 3½ | |
| June | 645 | 9½ | |
| July | 609 | 8 | |
| August | 527 | 19 | |
| September | 644 | 12 | |
| October | 687 | 15 | |
| November | 749 | 14 | |
| December | 803 | 6 | |
| Total | 8341 | 17 | |
The total tonnage dealt with during the year, as shown
above was 8,341 tons 17 cwts., this is an increase of 756 tons
10 cwts. over that of last year.
E(2). Trade Refuse.
Trade Refuse is collected from the shops by arrangement
with the shopkeepers, an agreed charge being made, or it is
brought to the wharf by the traders themselves.