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Further vehicles and trailers of improved design, fitted with
diesel engines have been purchased.
The output of salvage, including waste paper, has been maintained
at a high level in spite of market difficulties. Textiles are
still in fair demand but prices are low.
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 skep.
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 Storage 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.
Bulk Container System.
The Bulk container system was introduced to deal with refuse
from flats, hospitals, hotels and other similar places in the district.
Some of the main advantages are as follow:—
1. Improved storage.
2. The containers are emptied hydraulically, and the operation is dustless.
3. The containers cannot be interfered with by dogs or cats.
4. Where the volume of refuse is substantial it does away with the need
for a large number of bins, which can look untidy and, take up a lot
of room.
Description of Containers.
Containers of up to 1¼ cubic yards capacity are emptied on
site into an SD Refuse Collection vehicle by an extremely simple
method which does not involve any additional hydraulic gear or
controls.