[Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Bedlingtonshire U.D.C.

Bedlingtonshire (England). Urban District Council. n 2009180040.

Date:: 1946

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Credit: [Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Bedlingtonshire U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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SANITARY OIRCUMSTAI^ES OF THE AREA, Pont.. The Interval between the times of collection depends on the type of receptacle in use. The disused portions of olaypits continue to be the chief means of disposal. These are situated at Chopj^ington, Bedlington Station, Barrington, StaJceford and Cambois, In some instances small land depressions have been made up, Frequent attention is given to the tips by workmen of the Council, The collection of salvage is controlled by this department. Hired vehicles are employed in”the various districts and carry out a house to house collection. The material is conveyed to a central depot for sorting and distribution.