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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 1941
[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.
E (1 ) b. Table 1.
| Vehicle | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 1 Dennis Lorry | 12 cubic yards |
| 2 Easyloaders | 4 „ „ |
| 4 S.D. Freighters | 7 „ „ |
| 1 Fordson | 10 „ „ |
These are operated by—
1 Foreman,
8 Drivers and
11 Loaders.
E (1) c. Table 2.
| Month | Tonnage | |
|---|---|---|
| Tons | Cwt | |
| January, 1941 | 704 | 10 |
| February | 607 | 9 |
| March | 631 | 5 |
| April | 647 | 6 |
| May | 639 | 3 |
| June | 546 | 5 |
| July | 522 | 3 |
| August | 473 | 19 |
| September | 486 | 16 |
| October | 488 | 14 |
| November | 489 | 3 |
| December | 602 | 2 |
| Total | 6838 | 14 |
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.
The growth of this section of the refuse disposal services
has been rapid, when it is remembered that 8 years ago
approximately 116 tons were disposed of while in 1941 the
amount reached approximately 306 tons.