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A census of houses visited is taken each half-year, a
normal week's work being- the basis.
The following- are the figures ascertained for the year 1938,
together with the figures for the corresponding period of the
previous year for comparison:—
Apl. 1938 Apl. 1937 Oct. 1938 Oct. 1937
TOTAL number of
separate premises visited 13,917 12,385 14,729 13,412
TOTAL number of dustbins
emptied 14,466 12,771 15,318 13,961
No decision was arrived at during the year in connection
with a special collection of trade refuse being inaugurated.
During- 1938 the two International Tractors travelled a
distance of 13,522 and 14,997 miles respectively, and the
Karrier Vehicle, 6,325 miles.
During the year 1,782 visits were made by the Department
in connection with the work of supervision, etc.
Disposal. Disposal of the refuse from the whole of the
District continued to be carried out strictly according to the
Bradford System in the old gravel pits at Green-Street-Green.
The remaining area available at the end of the year for
disposal purposes was unfortunately of limited extent, and the
acquisition of another site suitable for disposal by the controlled
system is of vital concern.
No complaint was received during the year of any alleged
nuisance from the dump.
The number of men permanently employed on the disposal
was three, and from the 1st January to the 31st December the
total number of loads and part loads received and dealt with
was 3,945, representing approximately 33,532 cubic yards of
refuse.
I am, Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JETHEO A. CAPON,
Cert. R. San. Inst.
Cert. San. I. Exam. Bd. (Meat and Foods).
M.S.I.A.
Chief Sanitary Inspector.
C lea n si ng Superin tenden t.