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Some of the underground tanks in the district have now been
installed for many years and their replacement will become
necessary in due course. During the year, at least three tanks
were renewed. Regulations controlling more strictly the arrangements
for filling tanks from petrol waggons, etc. will be issued
in 1957.
PUBLIC CLEANSING, REFUSE COLLECTION AND
DISPOSAL.
I am indebted to the Cleansing, Transport and Salvage Officer,
for the following information :—
The volume of refuse has again increased with little variation
in weight. The tendency is for the refuse to get lighter with the
increased use of electricity and other means of heating. This
trend does, however, require changes in transport needs, and
vehicles of larger capacity, with some degree of packing are
necessary if the work is to be kept to schedule.
The estimated tonnage of refuse collected amounted to 24,300.
In addition another 4,000 tons of refuse was disposed of at the
tip in the form of debris, trade refuse, gully contents, street
sweepings, grass trimmings, builders' refuse etc. delivered to the
site.
The amount of kitchen waste collected during the year 1956-57,
is in the region of 400 tons. This shows a reduction and has
been brought about by the removal of the communal bins from
the streets. The system of collection from individual containers
in the Lamorbey and Mottingham areas has been continued.
There are approximately 3,500 containers in use.
The disposal of domestic and trade refuse is carried out at
St. Paul's Cray Hill Park and is used to reclaim low lying ground.
During the year steps have been taken to complete the filling of a
small unfinished portion of the Baugh Estate, Footscray. When
this work is completed approximately 14 acres of derelict land
will have been reclaimed, and will be a valuable area for providing
recreational facilities in the future.
Another modern vehicle of special design has been introduced
in the past year to enable the work to be carried out more
effectively and hygienically. Improved trailers for the reception of
salvage have also been put into operation. These are totally
enclosed making another valuable contribution to the prevention
of litter.
The collection and disposal of salvage, including waste paper,
has been maintained at a good level.