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into beats and each sweeper is given a definite length of public way for which he is
entirely responsible. This system applies also to the sweeping gangs employed at
night. Each of the orderly barrows carries two galvanized refuse bins into which
the sweepings are placed by the man in charge. Periodical calls are made during
the day at prearranged collecting spots and the contents of the bins are loaded into
lorries and conveyed to the Wharf as shown above, the collecting vehicles beirig
specially constructed and fitted with covers to prevent the blowing of refuse over
the public streets.
Generally.— New plant has been installed at the Council's Shoot at Northolt to
deal with refuse unloaded there, and the whole question of collection, disposal and
dumping is constantly under supervision with a view of avoiding nuisance. Every
precaution is taken to ensure that the service is carried out in a satisfactory
and efficient manner and in such a way as to give as little annoyance as possible
when dealing with objectionable material of this nature. Offals of various descriptions
such as green offal, fish offal, refuse from petrol interceptors at garages, etc.,
are collected by the Council, a charge being made for this service as well as for the
removal of other trade refuse. The effect of this has been to improve the general
cleanliness of the Borough. Fish offal is disposed of to Contractors and green
offal is treated in the same way as street sweepings.
Statistical.— The following figures will give some idea of the tonnages dealt
with.
House Refuse collected during the year ended
31st March, 1934 46,014 tons.
Street Sweepings and Gully Refuse collected
during the year ended 31st March, 1934 8,413 tons.
In addition, a sum of approximately £1,300 was received for the removal of
Trade Refuse, Green and Fish Offal and for the cleansing of petrol interceptors.
Removal of House Refuse.
So far as the arrangements existing in houses, business premises, etc., are
concerned, it may be noted that the movable, covered metal dustbin is most
commonly found.
During the year approved type metal dustbins have been provided at 154
premises at the request of the department, while 1,142 visits were made by
Inspector Hill, who gives part time to this work.
The Crown Estate.— All that has been said above applies only to that part of
the Borough— the bulk, of course— for which the Council is responsible. In the
part constituting the "Crown Estate," which comprises a large number of properties
encircling Regent's Park and includes certain premises in Marylebone Road
and Park Road, the responsibility for collection, removal and disposal of the refuse
is still in the hands of the Crown authorities. Attempts have been made recently
to bring the methods into line with those which the Borough Council, through the
Highways Committee, is endeavouring to perfect in the health interests of the
inhabitants.
Removal of Offensive Refuse.— Owing to the number of hotels, boarding
houses, restaurants, and large private establishments in the borough, considerable
quantities of food refuse (hog wash) are collected by pig-feeders daily, and close
watch is necessary in order to ensure that the requirements of the bye-laws relating
to removal of offensive refuse, as to hours of removal, provision of proper
receptacles, etc., are complied with. During the year a number of warnings with
regard to these matters were issued.
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE DISTRICT.
Staff.— During the year there were on the staff of the Public Health Department,
in addition to the medical officer of health, an assistant medical officer of
health, who acts also as public vaccinator (Dr. H. Allen Bulman), a tuberculosis
officer and assistant medical officer of health for tuberculosis purposes (Dr. J.