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16. House Refuse Collection and Disposal.
The section of the Department dealing with this matter
was placed under my supervision in August, 1937.
At the beginning of the year the refuse was collected from
approximately 15,825 premises, and at the end of the year
from 17,390 premises.
(i) Vehicles.
The vehicles in use at the time of writing (January) are
as follow:—
One 15 cubic yard Thornycroft.
Three 12/15 cubic yard Thornycrofts.
Two 7 cubic yard Thornycrofts.
Two 30 cwt. Morris.
One Fordson Tractor with trailers.
One 30 cwt. Chevrolet.
It is anticipated that a new vehicle will shortly be purchased,
and when this machine comes into commission the
Chevrolet and the Fordson Tractor will be used for emergency
work only.
The average length of haul throughout the District from
point of disposal is six miles.
(ii) Collection.
Refuse is collected from all premises once weekly. Collection
is also made of trade refuse at a standard charge of 6d. per
small bin and 9d. per large bin, and prepaid vouchers were
used for this at the latter part of the year.
(iv) Disposal.
Until December refuse was disposed on land rented by the
Council at Ruxley. This tip had been burning for some time
and nuisance was caused by the smoke.
From 1st December refuse was tipped at a new shoot at a
brickworks near Swanley, the site being some distance from
dwelling-houses. The brickmakers intend to use the refuse for
brickmaking.
During the year Tenders were invited for the erection of a
Separation and Incineration Plant at Foots Cray, and after
full consideration the matter was deferred for consideration
at a later date.
(v) Clothing.
Every man is provided with clean overalls, smock, and with
waterproof leggings and leather shoulder pads,