LITTER
[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—Would it not be in the interest of economy to bring to the attention of the town and rural county councillors the possibilities of saving by making the collectors of the refuse pay for the privilege of collecting instead of the cost falling on the. ratepayers ? In the U.S.A., at least where I have lived; each householder is obliged to have one can for dust and ashes, one for food refuse, and a bag for waste- paper. Thus the work of sorting is partly done at each house. the refuse is collected in covered carts (which are also divided) and their contents dumped at the places where they are wanted. The bidding is keen for the privilege, and large sums are made by the contractors and the sum they pay is a clear gain to the town. There is undoubtedly money to be made by the by-products—soap, &c., &c.—I am, Sir, &c.,
X. Y. Z.
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