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7. REFUSE DISPOSAL.
At one time the Corporation had under consideration the question of barging
refuse down the Thames, but finally decided to reclaim a low lying strip of land,
together with an area of "saltings" on the north bank of the Roding, adjoining
the sewage works.
This should provide ultimately a valuable piece of river frontage, and if for
no other reason is to be commended.
Hardly had tipping commenced, before complaints were received from nearby
residents. These were investigated and found to be without serious import.
Private Tips.—The reclamation of low lying land by private owners continues.
In no instance is the material tipped, domestic refuse, or of organic origin, but
is largely excavated or demolition debris with quantities of factory refuse.
Residents in the neighbourhood of such tips have the greatest objection to
their formation under any circumstances, notwithstanding the fact that in many
instances such reclamation is often of considerable value to the area.
In connection with such tips the Corporation administer the relevant section
of the Essex County Council Act, and '245 visits were paid by your officers to such
tips during the year to see that no nuisance was committed, and to offer advice as
to methods of disposal.
8. SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA.
The number of complaints received and recorded in the register of complaints
was 759, as compared with 855 in 1935, 551 in 1934 and 927 in 1933.
The premises were inspected forthwith and any necessary action taken.
The total number of visits paid by sanitary inspectors to various premises for
all purposes was 13,975 and are summarised below, together with the number of
defects found arising from those visits.
The housing defects dealt with numbered 7.950.