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One shopkeeper was prosecuted for the sale of nonpermitted
transactions under the Shops (Sunday Trading
Restriction) Act, 1936, and a fine of 10s. was imposed.
16. House Refuse Collection and Disposal.
At the beginning of the year the refuse was collected from
approximately 16,825 premises, and at the end of the year
from 17,350 premises.
(i) Vehicles.
The vehicles in use during the year were as follow:—
One 15 cubic yard Thorny croft.
Three 12/15 cubic yard Thorny crofts.
Two 7 cubic yard Thorny crofts.
Two 30 cwt. Morris.
The average length of haul throughout the District from
point of disposal at the shoot at Hockenden is 2½ miles.
(ii) Collection.
Refuse is collected from ail 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.
The scheme for the erection of a Separation and Incineration.
Plant at Foots Cray was deferred pending the consideration of
a Pulverising and Composting Plant.
(v) Clothing.
Every man is provided with clean overalls, smock, waterproof
leggings, leather shoulder pad and leather gloves.
(vi) Salvage.
Paper, bottles, rags and metals are salvaged. The value of
goods salvaged during the year was approximately £554.
(vii) Cost of Service.

17. Conclusion.
In conclusion I desire to place on record my appreciation
of the assistance rendered by all members of the Department.
I am, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. V. B. ALLEN,
Chief Sanitary and Shops Acts Inspector.