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Enfield.—The sewage farm of the Enfield Urban District extends over
109 acres, and is entirely situate in Edmonton, lying to the north of our own
farm. There are six bacteriological filters.
HOUSE REFUSE DISPOSAL.
I regret to say that Edmonton is still without a destructor.
In January, there were 32 complaints, and seven letters were written to the
contractor. The Inspector of Nuisances was instructed to collect house refuse
where grossly neglected, the cost to be debited against the contractor.
In February, the Engineer reported that, owing to the moulders' strike, he
could not get delivery of the electric dust carts, although Knifton's contract was
expiring on 31st March. He advised the purchase of three steam wagons from
the Westminster City Council at £1050 for the three, also three tipping vans at
£25 each, three horses at £300 and £100 for their harness. There were 10 complaints
during February.
In March, another horse and harness were added to the estimate at £120.
The Engineer presented an estimate for the ensuing 12 months which included
a sum of £4,393 for collection of house refuse, and in this month the Council
agreed that the work of house refuse collection be transferred to the Engineer's
department. In March, there were 14 complaints and in 11 other cases the
non-removal of refuse was discovered by the Sanitary Inspectors.
On the 6th April, the removal of the refuse by direct labour was begun.
Iron bins are now used for removing the refuse instead of baskets as formerly.
In April there were 25 complaints. In July, four complaints and in
August 10 complaints.
In October, the Engineer reported that a concrete road was to be constructed
up to and over the dust shoot at our Deepham's Farm at a cost of £729. This
road would save the horses and wear and tear of the vans.
In November, the Engineer reported that the electric dust vehicles had
been delivered and that the charging plant for the four was ready for use.
These vehicles commenced work on the 13th December.
During December, a number of complaints of non-removal was received.