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Eighty-eight street sweepers are employed on the work,
and, in addition, a mechanical sweeper and sprinkler is used
to sweep the main traffic routes in the Borough and the roads
In the shopping areas of Powis Street, Plumstead High Street,
and Eltham High Street.
Approximately 9,550 street gulleys are cleansed
periodically by mechanical gulley cleansing machines.
HOUSE AND TRADE REFUSE
During the year under review, 43,550 tons of refuse
were collected by the Council's vehicles and 44,420 tons
disposed of at the Council's Refuse Destructor. The
difference between the two weights is largely the quantity
of refuse delivered to the Refuse Destructor from the Royal
Arsenal and from the Army Barracks. Some 1,838 tons of
scrap metal, 1,674 tons of waste paper and 134 tons of
textiles were salvaged and 2,154 yards of clinker sold
during the year, producing an income of £12,860.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
There are nineteen conveniences for men, and a similar
number for women, within the Borough. In all conveniences
the water closets are available without charge.
FREE WASHING FACILITIES - PUBLIC CONVENIENCES
For the past nine years, the Council has provided free
washing facilities at the main public conveniences, including
the provision of paper towels, and this service continues
to be used to an increasing extent and is much appreciated
by the public. The paid washing facilities, which include
the supply of a linen towel, are also available.
The above information on Street Cleansing, House and
Trade Refuse, and Public Conveniences, has been kindly
supplied by the Borough Engineer.
PUBLIC BATHS AND WASHHOUSES
The Council has four bathing establishments in the
Borough. This service includes Swimming Baths, Slipper
Baths, Turkish Baths, Public laundry, and the use of the
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