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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
Southgate 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Southgate]
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An important factor in connection with house refuse
collection is the salvage of various materials.
The following table sets out the tonnage sold during the year:
| tons | cwts. | qrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1,089 | 10 | 2 |
| Cullet | 5 | 10 | 0 |
| Metals | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Rags | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| Carpets and Gunny | 21 | 12 | 1 |
| Tins | 639 | 6 | 0 |
| Bottles | 24 | 13 | 0 |
| Mixed Scrap | 96 | 18 | 0 |
The value of this material amounted to £10,734 14s. lOd.
The machinery at the Destructor is provided with picking
tables over which all materials pass. Such items as tins, rags,
etc., are removed therefrom.
Waste Paper.—The importance of waste paper cannot be
stressed too strongly. The Council are making every effort to
stimulate a keen interest in the salvaging of all types of paper
and cardboard. Sacks are supplied to encourage householders
to keep paper separate from other types of salvage and refuse.
It is hoped that, with the co-operation of all concerned, the tonnage
of paper collected will increase considerably during the
coming year.
Kitchen Waste.—During the year, 1,010 tons of kitchen waste
was collected. Under instructions from the Board of Trade, this
was sold to Tottenham Borough Council for £3,028. This material
is collected throughout the Borough on Monday mornings.
Individual kitchen waste containers are supplied on request
by the Borough Engineer.
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