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CLOSET ACCOMMODATION.
Practically the whole of the area is on the water carriage system,
draining into public sewers. There are a few chemical and earth closets,
chiefly for use on sports grounds within the district, whilst four cesspools
were in use in the district at the end of the year.
PUBLIC CLEANSING.
The collection of house refuse throughout the Borough was maintained
during the year on a weekly basis, the refuse being disposed of
at the Beddington Lane shoot. Tipping on this shoot ceased on the
31st December, 1948, except for trade refuse. The Corporation have
made arrangements for tipping on Mitcham Common, on the controlled
tip already operated by Croydon Corporation.
The type of receptacle in use throughout the Borough continues to
be the portable galvanised iron covered bin.
The collection of trade refuse was also continued as required.
Cesspools and earth closets are dealt with by the occupiers of the
premises concerned, which continued arrangement is satisfactory.
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