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Public Cleansing-. The Council took over the collection of
house refuse in October, 1909. It had been previously done
under contract. From that time a weekly collection has been
maintained with the exception of occasional periods during
the War when shortage of labour caused disorganisation.
The disposal of screenings by tipping on low lying land
at Morden Hall Park, to raise the level of the land, was
continued throughout the year.
During the year 15,660 tons of house refuse was collected
and disposed of.
The salvage tonnage for the year was as follows:—
Tons. Tons.
Paper 923 Bottles and glass 249
Metal 635 Rags 30
Pig Foods 48
Drainage and Sewerage. No major works have been
undertaken during the year but normal cleansing routine
of the soil sewers has been undertaken from time to time.
Rivers and Streams. No major works to rivers and
streams have been carried out.
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