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The collection of the Dust continues to be slovenly; the carts
are not adapted for this work and are not efficiently covered ;
spilling of contents is of frequent occurrence, and I reported
certain definite instances of this, constituting a breach of the
Bye-laws under section 16 (2.) The offenders were cautioned.
It is much to be desired that suitable dust carts should be
purchased, which will prevent spilling and also prevent dust
being blown about by the wind. On my request the dustmen
were directed to scrape the bottoms of the pails after emptying
them.
Removal op Teade Refuse.
15. Chief Inspector Duck reports as follows:—"Trade
Refuse was formerly collected in the Parish of Woolwich free
of cost. The Borough Council resolved that a charge should
be made for collection as follows : —Is. 6d. per load, or 2d. per
bushel for the removal and disposal of inoffensive trade refuse ;
3d. per receptacle for the removal and disposal of offensive
refuse.
Subsequently, it was arranged to charge 6d. for the use by
tradesmen of the destructor as a shoot for a load of inoffensive
refuse, such amount to be prepaid.
The Contractors for Plumstead and Eltham remove inoffensive
trade refuse at 1/6 per load.