Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Public Cleansing and Refuse Disposal
The Borough Engineer has supplied me with the following
information:—
The quantity of refuse collected and disposed of throughout the
year was 59,504 cubic yards. The average weight, 6 cwt. per cubic
yard and the total weight 17,902 tons.
In addition, 53,449 tons of refuse were received from other
Boroughs.
The refuse was disposed of by tipping at Renwick Road in
accordance with the provisions of the Essex County Council Act,
1933 (Third Schedule).
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Licences were issued in respect of eight premises within the
Borough to which twenty visits of inspection were made.
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