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pate in the scheme, and that where refuse is barged from other
Boroughs and causes a nuisance whilst standing off-shore at
Greenwich, these Boroughs be approached to control the
problem.
(4) Our men have on occasions been turned off public
transport because of carrying D.D.T. Solution in tins. This,
of course, is frequently necessary and is regarded as a major
difficulty in the operation of the scheme. In addition, the size
of the Borough, the mileage of the streets and the awkwardness
of transporting quantities of material and sprays etc., makes
it all the more necessary for suitable transport arrangements.
It is, therefore, recommended that two motor cycle combinations
be provided for the Campaign in 1948.
(5) That the four men (who are now expert Rodent Control
and Disinfestation operatives) employed on general sanitary
duties until April 1948 be re-employed at that time for the
additional Fly and Mosquito control for the Summer Campaign.
(6) That the sum of £1,000 should be placed in the estimates
for 1948 in connection with wages and materials for the scheme
next Summer.
I am, Madam Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
F. R. Waldron,
Medical Officer of Health.
In view of the success of the Scheme the Council decided to
reintroduce it in 1948 and arrange for it to commence in April,
and for the use of two motor cycle combinations to overcome the
difficulty of transporting the paraphernalia necessary in connection
with the disinfestation treatments.
Scavenging and Refuse Disposal.—The collection of refuse
in the Borough is under the control of the Borough Engineer who
has kindly supplied me with the following information :—
"During 1947 the amount of house refuse and street
sweepings collected amounted to approximately 17,530 tons,
the majority of which was disposed of via barges down the
River Thames to controlled tips. The new totally enclosed
hygienic refuse collecting vehicles foreshadowed in my previous
report have not yet been delivered, but it is anticipated these
will arrive in the near future. The collection of salvage is still
proceeding and being dealt with at the Refuse Disposal Plant.
During the year under review a total quantity of 984 tons of
salvage was disposed of and, in addition, 1,626 tons of kitchen