Dirty Dustbins and Sloppy Streets / A Practical Treatise on the Scavenging and Cleansing of Cities and Towns

This practical treatise offers a comprehensive guide to urban refuse management and street cleansing, defining house refuse, advising on dustbin design and placement, and comparing collection systems from house-to-house service to contracted removal. It evaluates cart and wagon designs, disposal options including sale, tipping, or destruction, and considerations for snow clearance, street watering, and the use of machinery versus hand labour. Legal responsibilities, by-laws, cost estimates, and specimen contracts are discussed alongside operational details, sanitary principles, and recommendations for efficient, economical municipal administration of scavenging services.