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The average length of haul throughout the District from
point of disposal at the shoot at Cookham Wood, Ruxley, is
2½ 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 prepaid vouchers are used for this purpose.
(iii) Disposal.
At the time of the outbreak of war a scheme was being
considered for the erection of a pulverising and composting
plant.
(iv) Clothing.
Every man is provided with overalls (and paid for cleaning
them), smock, waterproof leggings, leather shoulder pad and
leather gloves.
(v) Salvage.
Paper, bottles, rags and metals are salvaged. The value of
goods salvaged during the year was approximately £896.
(vi) Cost of Service.
Tonnage (estimated) ... 12,132 12,500 12,850 33,000
Cost per ton: Collection... 15/- 20/2 14/11 13/3
Cont per ton: Disposal ... 3/11 2/11 2/8 2/4
17 Conclusion.
In conclusion 1 desire to place on record my appreciation of
the assistance rendered by all members of the Department.
I am, Mr. Chairman. Madam and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
A. V. B. ALLEN,
Chief Sanitary and Shops Acts Inspector.