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Bulk Loading Vehicle.
This consists of a modified SD Fore and Aft Tipping Refuse
Collector of 16/18 cubic yards capacity, which is fitted with a special
rear door carrying the necessary hooks for container attachment
and automatic safety locking gear. The upper part of the door
carries an aperture through which the mouth of the container enters
as the body lifts, this being dust proofed by the use of simple
double doors and a ring of rubber flaps. This arrangement forms
a fully effective dust screen and seals the entry of the container
before refuse commences to fall.
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 1£ 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.
These containers are now provided on caster wheels, this being
a great advantage in many ways besides increasing their mobility.
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 toll 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.