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The upper portion of the door is hinged and spring loaded,
which can be lifted without effort and locked in an open position to
present a standard loading rave and a fall opening for use when
discharging ordinary household bins at normal team loading rate
from ground level.
Discharge of the load is by rear tipping, the rear door
opening automatically as in the standard Fore and Aft Tipping
vehicle.
Containers.
The containers are of 1¼ cubic yards capacity of 16 s.w.g.
steel construction stiffened with angle and flat section bands, and
carry the lifting bar for attachment to the vehicle. The whole
being galvanised after welding.
Dimensions, 4' 3" high X 3' diameter. Circular type, or
alternatively with flat sides 2' 6" wide to suit narrow dust chambers,
and are adapted to stand on concrete sills 24½ to 25" apart X 8½" to
9" high.
Prevention of Noise.
A new type of bin is now on the market fitted with rubber lid
and rubber base. This is an attempt to reduce noise and it is hoped
these will find favour with the public.
Plastic bins are also coming to the fore, unfortunately they are
easily damaged, particularly by hot ashes.
Labour.
The shortage of labour and the continual movement of
personnel has made it extremely difficult to maintain a weekly service;
a heavy sickness roll has added to the difficulties of the
department.
In the past few years students have filled the gaps at certain
periods, but this source did not produce the desired result this
Christmas owing to more attractive employment being offered
elsewhere.
Paper Bag System.
This system which has many advantages over the metal sanitary
bin system, Is receiving substantial and continual publicity in the
press, and whilst every one is interested in the hygienic storage and
collection of refuse, it might be as well to mention one big factor
to be taken into consideration and that is the extra cost the system
would entail. The bags purchased in bulk cost between sixpence
and sevenpence each, and this must be added to the present cost of
the service. There would, however, be some saving in other directions,
but as yet there is no evidence to show its introduction would
not entail an additional charge on the rates.