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Removal of Manure,— The Council passed a resolution to publicly
announce that they require the periodical removal, not less frequently
than every 48 hours, of all manure or other refuse matter from all
stables, cowhouses or other premises in the City. Notice of such
requirement was also served on the occupier of every stable, cowhouse
or other similar premises in the City.
Proceeding's were taken for failure to comply in one case (see above).
Removal of House Refuse.— The Council continues to improve its
methods, and Poland Street has now been included among the streets
from which a daily collection is made. Dust is also being removed
earlier in the day.
In a number of instances fixed bins have been found in bad
positions, improperly constructed or defective. The owners have been
recommended in each case to do away with them, but except where the
position was such that a nuisance existed, the law does not give power
to the Council to compel such removal unless a movable dust-bin has
already been provided or a daily collection instituted. The majority,
however, complied with the suggestion, and 131 were abolished;
40 were repaired and made more accessible for the dustmen.
"W here there is not a daily collection of dust, householders ought to
be advised to burn waste matters liable to decomposition.

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