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PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The arrangements for collection, removal and disposal of refuse are
under control of the Borough Engineer, who has supplied the following information:—
Refuse: During the year 22,053 tons 11 cwts. 2 qrs. of house, trade,
street, gully, market and kitchen refuse were collected and disposed of at
the controlled tip. In addition 14,124 tons 15 cwts. 1 qr. of refuse from
other boroughs were also dealt with at the Council's Refuse Disposal Depot.
This is an increase of nearly 2000 tons on the previous year due to improved
disposal facilities at the wharf.
Street Cleansing: Two Mechanical/Sweeper/Collectors supplemented the
work of the manual Road Sweepers, and as warranted by weather conditions a
watering machine was used for washing and watering roads and street markets.
Gully Cleansing: Gully/Emptying machines have carried out 6,291 gully
cleansings and weekly emptyings of three cesspools.
SWIMMING BATHS AND WASH-HOUSES.
The following bathing establishments are maintained by the Council under
the supervision of the Chief Baths Superintendent:—
Poplar Baths Vapour, Foam and Slipper baths, Swimming Pools
Island Baths Slipper Baths and Laundry
Aberfeldy Street Launderette