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Chingford 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chingford]
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11.
No vehicles were replaced during the year; one vehicle which
was due for replacement gave such good service that it was retained
for a further year.
The net cost per ton for the disposal of refuse was 5/3d as
compared with 5/lOd. in the previous year and 5/9d. for the year
ended March 1958.
The net expenditure for the collection and disposal of refuse
and salvage, including loan charges, was £23,079 or 38/6d. per ton
as against £22,751 or 40/4d. per ton for the previous year.
The three 24-cell Morrison Electric Trucks used in connection with street cleansing, continue to function satisfactorily. They have now been in continuous use for seven years and have fully justified their provision for the economic and efficient carrying out of this service.
| Item | 1959/60 (Actual) | 1960/61 (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Electricity | 39 | 45 |
| Water and Oil | 6 | 6 |
| Cleaning Materials and Equipment | 12 | 12 |
| Repairs | 75 | 105 |
| Tyres | 30 | 45 |
| Maintenance Contract | 30 | 30 |
| Insurance and Licenoes | 75 | 75 |
| £267 | £318 |
Road gullies were cleansed by contract as in the previous year,
those gullies in main roads being cleansed four times per year and
those in district roads twice per year.
The public sanitary conveniences were maintained in good
condition throughout the year, but wilful damage continued at the
three conveniences which have not full-time attendants.