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Erith 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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SECTION D.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
AREA
I am indebted to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor for
the following information relating to refuse collection and
disposal.
D (1) Refuse Collection and Disposal
The method of storage is by means of sanitary dustbins,
and some 14,500 are emptied weekly. The dustbins are provided
and maintained by the owners of the properties concerned,
the Council securing this by a local act—the Erith Improvement
Act, 1920. Disposal is effected by barging under contract,
and these arrangements are still working very satisfactorily.
D (l)a Costs
£ s. d.
Cost per ton of collecting refuse 10 3
Cost per ton of disposing of refuse 13 7
Net cost per 1,000 population per annum 322 10 3
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 |
| 5 S. & D. Freighters | 7 „ „ |
| 1 S. & D. Freighter | 12 „ „ |
| 1 Scammell Lorry | 5 „ „ |
| 1 Fordson lorry | 12 „ „ |
| 1 Austin 10 | Utility van |
| They are operated by:— 1 Foreman 10 Driver Loaders 6 Loaders 1 Salvage sorter |