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These premises have been inspected frequently, and such steps as
have been necessary to minimise the offensive character of these
trades, including frequent cleansing, have been taken.
One application has been made for sanction to establish an offensive
trade, but the Council's consent was not given.
House Refuse (Collection and Disposal).
The weekly collection of Domestic House Refuse is carried out by
annual contract. During the past year this has been done satisfactorily,
and only 38 complaints (of which 25 relate to new houses
becoming occupied) have been received.
At the Refuse Disposal Works over 2,000 tons of refuse are
dealt with annually.
The screened material is composed chiefly of fine ash. It has
no objectionable feature, and is a marketable commodity without
further treatment.
Clinker and a fine vegetable ash are the products of combustion,
and can be disposed of readily.
Other materials obtained from the refuse, such as rags, bones,
bottles, rubber, broken glass, iron, mixed metals, etc., are sold from
time to time.
Salvage materials during the past year realised the sum of
£130 7s. l1d.
Rats and Mice Destruction Act.
The powers contained in the above Act were transferred to this
Authority by the County Council in January, 1922.
Under the Act 15 rat-infested premises have been dealt with.
During " Rat Week" (Nov. 2nd) by posters and other means
special efforts were made to induce residents to partake in an active
campaign against rats and mice, and as far as can be ascertained,
god results were obtained.
I have the honour to remain, Sir,
Your obedient Servant,
W. E. LEATHER,
Sanitary Inspector.