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PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The Director of Public Cleansing has supplied the following
information.
Refuse Collection.
Two of the latest type 18 cu. yd. S. & D. Freighters were
purchased during the year in order to cope with the growth of
the Borough.
The total number of refuse collecting vehicles is now 15.
Refuse Disposal.
Various extensions and improvements were carried out at
the Refuse Disposal Works, the most important of which are as
follows:—
(1) Provision of two-speed gear for conveyor in one reception
hopper.
(2) Additional roadways and storage sheds.
(3) Erection of buildings over elevating conveyor pit
entrance.
(4) Erection of building with roller shutters to enclose tin
shoot and vehicle.
Street Cleansing.
Re-organisation of street cleansing beats and engagement
of additional Orderlies in order to provide a minimum twiceweekly
service throughout the Borough, has taken place.
Gully Cleansing.
During the whole of the year gully cleansing was carried
out by the Council's gully emptier purchased in October, 1937.
The machine is also used by the Borough Engineer and Surveyor
for sewer flushing.
General.
Frequency of house refuse collection — generally once per
week; twice weekly from certain flats.
Frequency of gully emptying — Four times per year.
Frequency of street cleansing—Minimum of twice per week.
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