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Erith 1948
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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SECTION E.—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE
AREA.
E (1). REFUSE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL.
The method of storage is by means of sanitary dustbins,
and some 15,000 are emptied weekly. The dustbins are provided
and maintained by the owners of the properties concerned,
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.
E (1)a. Costs.
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per ton of collecting refuse | 19 | 3 | |
| Cost per ton of disposing refuse | 11 | 6 | |
| Net cost per 1,000 population per annum | 273 | 8 | 6 |
The following tables show:
1. Details of the refuse collection vehicles and staff.
2. Details of the tonnage dealt with during the year.
E (l)b. Table 1.
| Vehicle | Capacity |
|---|---|
| 1 Dennis Lorry | 12 Cubic Yards |
| 1 Fordson Lorry | 10 „ „ |
| 5 S. & D. Freighters | 8 „ „ |
| 2 Scammell Lorries | 5 „ „ |
| 1 Austin 10 H.P. | 5 cwt. Utility Van |
They are operated by:—
1 Foreman.
9 Drivers.
10 Loaders.
1 Salvage Sorter.