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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
St Pancras 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Pancras, Metropolitan Borough]
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The use of Pagefield lorries and containers, first introduced in 1925, has very much
facilitated this work.
B.—The methods of refuse disposal are:—
(a) By combustion in the Destructor.
(b) Removal to the country by rail.
For the purpose of comparison the figures for the previous year are also given:—
| 1937. | 1936. | |
|---|---|---|
| Tons. | Tons. | |
| Quantity of refuse collected | 55622 | 56169 |
| Quantity of refuse burnt at Destructor | 31288 | 32867 |
| Quantity put on rail | 24334 | 23300 |
| Quantity of clinker residual | 10391 | 11150 |