Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Erith]
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SECTION D—SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES
OF THE AREA
I am indebted to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor
for the following information relating to refuse collection
and disposal.
D (1) Refuse Collection and Disposal
The method of storage is by means of sanitary dustbins,
and some 18,500 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.
D (l)a Costs
£ s. d.
Cost per ton of collecting refuse 1 17 l0¾
Cost per ton of disposing of refuse 17 3
Net cost per 1,000 population per annum 594 17 5
The following tables show: —
1 Details of the refuse collection vehicles and staff2.
Details of the tonnage dealt with during the year.
Vehicle | Capacity |
---|---|
2 Dennis lorries | 12 cubic yards |
2 S. & D. Freighters | 12 „ „ |
2 S. & D. Freighters | 9 „ „ |
5 S. & D. Freighters | 7 „ „ |
1 Scammel Lorry | 5 „ „ |
1 Morris Utility Van | 5 cwts. |
6 Trailers | |
They are operated by: — 1 Foreman | |
11 Driver Loaders | |
10 Loaders and Sorters |