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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 fourpence
and fivepence each, and this must be added to the present cost of
service. There is also the capital cost of the holders. 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.
Refuse Disposal.
The disposal of all house and trade refuse is carried on at St.
Paul's Cray Hill Park, where low-lying land is being reclaimed and
when completed will be handed over as an agricultural unit. It is
hoped to continue tipping at this site for a further two or three years
and, to enable the department to achieve this object, further excavation
work will be carried out on the site. The collection of waste
paper will also make a valuable contribution towards extending the
life of the tip.
Whilst we are able to dispose of the refuse within the confines
of the urban district, it avoids heavy transport costs; the time will
however eventually arrive, when the question of going outside the
district will become an urgent matter and, as the nearest site which
might be considered suitable is as least 10 or 12 miles distant, the
cost of disposal will be bound to increase.
Waste Paper.
In order to provide better and improved facilities for handling
waste paper, a new baling shed has been erected at Beaverwood Road
Depot and this will enable the department to deal more effectively
with the volume of waste paper handled and allow for a progressive
increase in output. In addition, a new Powell baling machine,
together with elevators and screens, has been installed and this
method will provide for better sorting and grading and quicker
through-put of the waste paper, thereby allowing for a bigger tonnage
to be handled at a reduced cost. The old shed has been converted
into additional workshop accommodation which was sorely needed
for the maintenance of all Council vehicles and plant.
RAG FLOCK AND OTHER FILLING MATERIALS ACT,
1951.
There are no premises in the district licensed under the Rag
Flock Act.