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 Southgate]
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The machinery at the Destructor is provided with picking
tables over which all materials pass. Such items as tins, rags, etc.,
are removed therefrom.
Waste Paper
The importance of waste paper cannot be stressed too strongly.
The Council are making every effort to stimulate a keen interest in
the salvaging of all types of paper and cardboard. Sacks are
supplied to encourage householders to keep paper separate from
other types of salvage and refuse. It is hoped that, with the
co-operation of all concerned, the tonnage of paper collected will
increase considerably during the coming year.
Kitchen Waste
During the year, 986 tons of kitchen waste were collected.
Under instructions from the Board of Trade, this was sold to
Tottenham Borough Council for £3,762. The material is collected
throughout the Borough on Monday mornings.
Individual kitchen waste containers are supplied on request
by the Borough Engineer.
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