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(b) Offensive. Offensive trade refuse is removed by the
Borough Engineer. The Borough Council make a systematic
collection principally from butchers and fishmongers. For this
purpose specially prepared airtight receptacles, of a capacity of
two bushels, are provided, and in the scheme an empty one is
left with the dealer whenever a full one is removed. These
receptacles are collected regularly, and whenever a lorry load
(18) is obtained, the refuse is carted to a guano manufacturer in
Poplar. Soiled receptacles are cleansed externally and internally
by scalding and scrubbing before re-issue. The charge made per
receptacle is 3d., payable quarterly in advance. There are 39
tradesmen from whom this refuse is collected, and during the
year 4,222 receptacles were removed, compared with 2,317 in the
preceding year.
Cleansing of Earth-closets, Privies, and Cesspools.
18. In the outlying parts of the Borough, where the sewers
are not within the statutory distance of the houses, it is still
necessary to resort to the temporary expedient of earth-closets
and cesspools.
Under the provisions of the Bye-laws of the London County
Council, where cesspools are constructed they are made watertight,
and where earth-closets are in use the receptacle is of
galvanised iron.
The Borough Council, under the provisions of Section 30 of
the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, undertake the cleansing
and emptying of earth-closets and cesspools. For the emptying
of cesspools the Works Department has an equipment of tank
carts and pumps and, where necessary, carry this work out
during night time.