N? 1095 
necessary- Subsequent checkups could also be 
reported to the people through newspapers, radio, 
and television, revealing the percentage of com- 
pliance in different sections of the city or town. 
For greatest impact, tagged containers which 
people continue to use should be collected and 
destroyed. Of course, legal basis for such action 
must be present in the code or ordinances of the 
area. 
Date 
Location 
Type Container 
Condition 
By. 
N? 1095 
City of Takoma Hark 
Official Notice 
This container is unfit for use 
as a refuse container. 
For Further Information Call 
SLigo 6999 
Date 
Location 
SANITATION DIVISION 
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK 
Per 
Ordinances 
Ordinances, especially those providing suffi- 
cient penalty for offenders, help insure public 
cooperation. The backbone of an effective sanita- 
tion program is an ordinance that gives the au- 
thority that is needed. However, a sanitation 
program should not rely on the city ordinances to 
accomplish its aims. The major portion of desired 
improvements should be attained through a well- 
planned, taetful, continuing educational program. 
The well-balanced information program will brin^ 
large segments of the population to realize the 
value of the benefits that will accrue to them, 
their families, and the community as a whole 
through their compliance with the requests for 
improved sanitation. There are, unfortunately, 
always a few stubborn or unreasonable persons 
in each community and, to obtain compliance bv 
this group, legal action generally is necessary. 
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