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Whilst the volume of work involved is not great it does provide
a useful outlet to people who have extra debris or refuse for
disposal, and is appreciated.
All night burning stoves are obviously used to a large extent
and these bring added dangers from fire, owing to hot ashes being
placed in the bin. The volume of refuse collected was in the region
of 155,000 cubic yards. A further 13,500 cubic yards was received
at the tip in the form of trade refuse, gully contents, street sweepings,
trimmings from verges, etc. Kitchen waste amounted to 300 tons,
and was cleared chiefly from individual containers in Mottingham
and Lamorbey areas and a number of schools. About 3,000
containers are in use. Disposal of the refuse was carried out at St.
Paul's Cray Hill Park, where low lying ground is being reclaimed.
Further vehicles and trailers of improved design, fitted with
diesel engines have been purchased.
Salvage, including waste paper, has been maintained at a high
level in spite of market difficulties. The demand for newspaper
has improved; cardboard and mixed papers are in keen demand
and so are textiles.
Trade Refuse.
As there appears to be some misunderstanding regarding the
clearance of this material, it is perhaps desirable to make the
position clear. The removal of Trade Refuse can only be
undertaken by the department, providing payment is made in
accordance with the scale of charges laid down by the Council in
order to comply with the provisions of the Public Health Act, 1936.
Charges for Removal of Trade Refuse:—
Small quantities—6d. per bin or sleep.
Large quantities—Charge based on cost involved.
Bulk container—£16 per annum for one collection per week.
The frequency of collection can be increased provided the extra
cost is met by the trader concerned.
Bulk containers used in flats and other premises for storage
of domestic refuse are emptied free of charge. The Bulk container
system has many advantages where the volume of refuse to be dealt
with, is equal to 8 to 14 normal size bins. Storage is improved by
this method and the containers are emptied hydraulically and without
dissemination of dust.