Refuse Destructors, With Results Up to Present Time: A Hand-Book for Municipal Officers, Town Councillors, and Others Interested in Town Sanitation

by Charles Jones

Refuse Destructors, with Results up to Present Time is a practical handbook for municipal officers, town councils, and others caring for city sanitation.

This revised edition gathers established facts, official tables, and firsthand reports to explain how refuse destructors work and what they can achieve in real communities. It emphasizes practical use, with notes on electric lighting potential, costs, and maintenance, written in clear language for professionals in public service.

What you’ll getA grounded look at different destructor designs and how they perform in practiceSummaries of town-by-town results, including costs, outputs, and handling of ash and clinkerDiscussions of how to measure efficiency and plan for electricity or other energy usesIllustrative diagrams, tables, and appendices that show what worked in various locales You’ll discover practical guidance How destructors are integrated with public works and sanitation programs Reported outcomes across multiple towns, including capacities and daily tonnages Considerations for energy production and the balance with heating or lighting needs Ideal for readers of municipal engineering, sanitation administration, and public policy, this edition aims to inform decisions and share real-world results from the duty of town cleanup and waste management.

161 pages, Hardcover

Published August 24, 2018

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