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six cells in operation. These six cells after a period of single shift
working were closed down in April, 1937, thus ending the disposal
of refuse at the Southern Works. Controlled tipping was increased
at Hanwell and commenced at the site of the closed Greenford
Sewage Works. Hanwell Destructor Works—four cells—-were
worked on a single shift throughout the year, disposing of 20 tons
of refuse per day, leaving approximately 120 tons per day to be
dealt with by controlled tipping.
The policy of refuse disposal for the future was carefully considered
by the Council. Plans and specifications were prepared, and
tenders invited for the provision of separation and incineration
works at Greenford. The works are designed to deal with 180
tons per day in the separation plant in one shift, and with the
residue of 180 tons in the incineration plant in two 8 hour shifts.
The plant will be worked at half capacity at the commencement,
the balance of the refuse yield being tipped. The works will be
brought up to maximum capacity in stages over a period of years
as the sites for tipping become filled up.
Included in the contract for building refuse disposal works is
provision for an administration block, stores, mess room, shower
baths, garage and workshops, thus forming a central public cleansing
depot.
Refuse Removal.—Eleven horse vehicles of an old type were
put out of service in April and an up-to-date type of mechanical
vehicle was purchased in their stead. Further mechanical vehicles
will in the near future be purchased to replace the remaining horse
vehicles. There have now been provided mechanical vehicles
for refuse collection at holiday times and for use at other times
when unusual demands are made on the scavenging service. This
emergency reserve will be augmented when the projected purchases
are completed.
Refuse Dumps.—No complaints were received during the year
of the St. Marylebone Dump situated in the Northolt Ward where
a modified system of controlled tipping is in force.
The dump at Yeading just outside the Borough boundary
to which refuse from Paddington is brought also continues to be
conducted in a satisfactory manner.