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Drewry Pakamatic vehicle, powered by a Leyland diesel engine.
This vehicle has a reciprocating ram in the rear loading hopper
which automatically packs the load as each bin is tipped into its
hopper by the collector. This machine is a great success and
another is being ordered this year. Over the past six years all
machines have been fitted with compression packing devices so as
to take full advantage of the vehicle storage space. But the latest
one is of course a somewhat different patent and being a continuous
packing device it is more efficient.
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.
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.
This system was first introduced to deal with refuse from flats,
hospitals, hotels and other similar places in the district. Some of
the main advantages are that it really does:—
1. Improve 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.
This system is becoming very popular with business premises.
The containers are fitted with rubber tyred casters and may be
pushed from "pillar to post" to suit site requirements which alone
is an innovation. Refuse in containers prevents the eyesore of the
"heap round the back" from getting out of hand and allows that
space to be harnessed for better use.