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DOMESTIC REFUSE FROM SMALLER PROPERTIES
Refuse Bins
Refuse is often accumulated by householders in a variety of containers ranging, despite
the provisions of the Public Health Act, from normal dustbins to cardboard boxes. In adopting
the principle of dustless loading of refuse, the Council quickly realised it was advantageous to
use a standard-type bin which could be handled by a vehicle capable of emptying this without
dissemination of dust and without the previous removal of the lid. The bin in use is manufactured
by Thermoplastics Limited, distributed by Dennis Brothers Limited, and uses a high-density
polythene on the injection moulding principle. The cost is £3.10.7d. per bin. Although empowered
to make an annual charge not exceeding 7/6d. the Council decided to issue the new bins without
charge in a phased programme which should be completed by 1971. By October, 1966, the southern
part of the Borough was made completely dustless and some 36,000 bins had been issued. It is
estimated that about 40,000 will be needed for the northern part of the Borough.
Refuse Vehicles
Vehicles which are designed for dustless loading work on the Oschner principle, the
bin being lifted and discharged mechanically in such a way that it is emptied inside the vehicle
without the emission of dust. Eleven such vehicles now operate in die southern part of the
Borough and the current cost of the basic vehicle equipped with the double shutter is £5,909.
Where dustless loading does not apply yet, the main vehicle in use is the Shelvoke and Drewry
fore-and-aft tipper which has proved itself in service a sound and reliable vehicle.
Method and Frequency of Collection
Mainly as a result of work study, about 60% of the Borough is now given a twice weekly
collection of household refuse(Mondays and Thursdays; Tuesdays and Fridays) and the remainder
a once weekly collection(Wednesdays), selection being made to give the greater frequency of
collection-as far as possible-to those areas having greatest need, i.e. those where property
is in substantial multiple occupation.
BULK REFUSE COLLECTION FROM FLATS
Refuse Bins
These are mainly 30 cu. ft. steel bins, 3 ft. in diameter and approximately 3 ft. 9 in.
high. The earlier bins were moved into and out of their housings on a trolley supplied with the
vehicle, but the majority of the bins are now mounted on casters and cost £24.2.6d. per bin plus
£3.2.6d. for lid where required. They are either housed in the block of flats they service-in
which case they are fed by chutes - or are free standing with varying degree of cover. In such
cases they are fitted with lids in which are smaller apertures(of the diameter of a normal dustbin)
through which refuse is fed into the bin.
Refuse Vehicles
Dennis and Shelvoke & Drewry vehicles have been used but the Dennis "Paxit" vehicle,
similar to that used for dustless loading, is now regarded and used as the standard type of
vehicle. There is provision in its design for the compression of refuse, and 90 to 100 bins are
emptied daily on each bulk refuse collection beat.
Method and Frequency of Collection
A twice weekly collection is given to all blocks of flats. Where at odd times an additional
collection is necessary for any reason, this is given without question.
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