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remainder of the refuse is burnt. The clinker is put through
a special plant, mixed with bitumen, and then used for surfacing
certain classes of roads in the Borough. An arrangement
exists whereby the dust inspector notifies the Health
Department when dustbins are defective or absent, and immediate
action is taken to see that a proper one is supplied.
Trade Refuse. The collection of trade refuse is carried
out by the Works Department at a charge of 5s. 0d. per
load. In order to obtain the removal of trade refuse application
must be made at the Town Hall and the charge prepaid.
During the year approximately 2,101 loads were removed.
Offensive Trade. Refuse. Specially designed receptacles
are provided by the Council for this work and a charge of
sixpence is made each time a receptacle is used, the full
receptacle being removed and a clean empty one substituted.
The receptacles are collected daily by means of an electric
motor tractor and a closed wagon with sliding doors. The
refuse is disposed of to a manufacturer of guano at Poplar
and the receptacles are cleansed by steaming and washing.
Combined Drains. 14 combined drains, connected with
71 houses, were reported on at various times throughout the
year. When it has been ascertained that such a system is
choked, investigation is made, and, if the stoppage is only of
a temporary character and not due to any defect, the drains
are cleared and the fact is recorded. Occasionally it is an
economic policy to remedy defects while the examination is
being carried out, and, if application is made by the owners
at the time, the Council do the necessary work. During the
year small repairs, costing in all £1 17s. 6d. were done in
this connection, this amount being recovered from the owners
concerned. If, however, reconstruction of the whole or of
part of the system is necessary, the Council serve notices
under the Metropolis Management Act, and in most cases