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Dagenham 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Dagenham]
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Scavenging.
Collection and Disposal of House and Trade Refuse.
The following figures relate to the cost of this service for the financial year ended 31st March, 1933:—
| Collection. | Disposal | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net cost | £9,653 | £3,955 | £13,608 |
| Net cost per ton | 9s. 0.42d. | 3s. 8.42d. | 12s. 8.84d. |
| Net cost per 1,000 population | £104 | £43 | £147 |
| Net cost per 1,000 premises | £482 | £198 | £680 |
| Total refuse collected | 21,368 tons | ||
| Weight per 1.000 population per day | 12.6 cwts. | ||
| No. of houses and premises | 20,020 | ||
All refuse collected by 7 mechanical vehicles.
Refuse Separation and Incineration Plant.
See Annual Report 1932, page 26, for description of the plant.
This plant was opened on August 28th, 1933, since when
disposal at the tip previously used has been discontinued.
Earth Closets.
The night soil from the 48 dry earth closets and privy pits
in the district is collected at night in a tumbler cart and deposited
on fields.
Cesspools.
Most of the 52 cesspools of the district are emptied by the
Council's gully emptier at intervals of a month. Emptying at
more frequent intervals can be carried out at the expense of the
occupier of the premises.
The contents of the cesspools were deposited down the manholes
of the sewers. This led to complaints from the resident of
the adjacent property. To eliminate this nuisance, the contents
will in future be deposited down a manhole at the Separation
Plant.