The result of the above comprehensive clauses upon the subject of scavenging is that the following duties fall upon the town surveyor where that officer is responsible for such work:
(1.) “The removal of house refuse from premises.”
This work, like all the rest which follows, can be done either by the local authority themselves or by contract, the former method, as I hope presently to show, being much the best system.
In connection with this first duty of the removal of house refuse, the following points will have to be considered:
(a.) What is house refuse?
(b.) What is the best manner of storing it on the premises pending the visit of the scavenger?
(c.) Which are the best methods for its collection?
(d.) Which are the best methods for its disposal?
(2.) “The cleansing of earthclosets, privies, ashpits, and cesspools.”
This work where necessary (owing to the want of a system of sewerage) can be carried out simultaneously with the collection of house refuse and in almost the same manner.