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eerned, the Council securing this by a local act—The Erith
Improvement Act 1920. Disposal is effected by barging under
contract, and these arrangements are still working very satisfactorily.
During the year two new Scammell lorries were
purchased at a cost of £1,113 lis. 0d., and have subsequently'
been put into service. Thus part of the suggestions outlined
in the five year plan, under this heading which is issued as a
supplement to this report, has been implemented. These
vehicles are fitted with special bodies which enable them to have
easier access to the narrow approaches which are peculiar to a
large number of the rear portions of the houses in this district.
G(l)b. Costs.
Cost per ton of collecting refuse 12s. 9d.
Cost per ton of disposing refuse 6s. Od.
Net cost per 1,000 population per annum £154 0s. Od.
G(l)c. Details of the Refuse Collection Vehicles and
Staff.
Vehicle. Capacity.
1 Dennis Lorry 12 cubic yards
1 Easyloader 5 ,, ,,
5 S.D. Freighters 7 ,, ,,
1 Fordson Lorry —
1 Austin 10 Utility Van.
These are operated by—
1 Foreman.
9 Driver Loaders.
6 Loaders (5 men, 1 lad).
2 Salvage Sorters (Female).