MODERN METHODS OF STREET CLEANING 



It is estimated that on this basis one motor will take 

 the place of three sets of horses during the twenty-four 

 hours, and if a motor wagon has a capacity of 6 cubic 

 yards, which is about double the size of the ordinary 

 refuse wagon, with a trailer of a capacity of 6 cubic 

 yards, it appears that with day and night use one motor 

 and trailer would take the place of twelve horses. Under 

 these favorable circumstances, the motor would be 

 cheaper than horse traction, but there are other advan- 

 tages in employing motors. They are always ready for 

 their work and do not produce dirt in the streets. They 

 can pass in crowded streets with greater freedom and 

 an be guided and turned in a more expeditious manner. 

 The average cost of horse keep for the year ending 

 December, 1906, for the 143 horses, was $2.83 per horse 

 per week. 



The Assistant City Engineer and Superintendent of 

 the Highways Committee are authorized to engage 

 street ciean- suc ^ temporary workmen as may be ncccs- 

 ing Force sai y f rom tj me to time, such emplojnnent 

 being first sanctioned by the Highways Committee. 

 The permanent staff is as follows: 



44 refuse collectors 

 280 sweepers 

 40 orderly boys 

 18 flushers 

 148 carmen 

 9 motor drivers 

 5 horse keepers 

 37 stablemen 

 watchmen 

 storekeepers 

 weighers 



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