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(b) Refuse Disposal
The disposal of refuse continued by controlled tipping at sites
within the Borough until the 18th November, 1957. The new Transfer
Depot, which has been built at Chigwell Road during the year, was
brought into operation after that date and all refuse collected is now
taken there where is it transferred to large transporters. The refuse
is then conveyed by a fleet of three 40 cu. yd. vehicles to a controlled
tip at South Ockendon operated by a private firm.
(c) Salvage Collection
In conjunction with the major re-organisation which has taken
place in the refuse collection and disposal service, salvage collections
have been extended to include scrap metals and textiles in addition
to waste paper.
Sewerage
The programme of reconstruction of old sewers in the Borough,
including those in the Western Drainage Area, was revised in connection
with the Council's five year capital works programme and
no schemes were undertaken during the year. Minor works, however,
were carried out including the provision of further manholes where
such facilities are lacking.
Sewage Works
(a) Eastern. The urgency of improvement works continued to be
apparent and the Essex River Board pressed for steps to be taken to
bring the effluent to the standard to be imposed in 1958. In consequence,
an outline scheme was submitted to the Ministry of Housing
and Local Government for approval. The first stage of the scheme
consists mainly of reconstruction of storm tanks, additional storm
tank sludge drying beds, reconstruction of the circular percolating
filters and renewal and extension of the main sludge drying beds.
Although these works are considered essential to provide improved
treatment and effluent it is appreciated that they may not result in
the attainment of the new effluent standard required by the River
Board, particularly with regard to suspended matter. A second stage
of improvement may therefore be necessary, consisting of effluent
polishing by micro-straining plant and possibly the recirculation of
the effluent at the works. The Ministry appreciated this view but
gave approval to the Council proceeding with the preparation of the
detailed scheme for Stage 1 for which tenders will be obtained during
the next few months. The question of the second Stage is to be considered
by the Ministry when the results of the First Stage have
been ascertained.
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