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Tuesday, January 23, 1973

KITCHEN REFUSE MAY BE HEALTH HAZARD

Kitchen refuse and food remnants if not disposed of properly,

may constitute a health hazard because they attract flies, cockroaches

and rats.

A spokesman for the Urban Services Department said that all

kitchen refuse should be wrapped in plastic bags or with several layers

of newspaper before being put into the dust-bin.

"This is much more hygienic," he said.

Collection of refuse will also be an easier task for both

caretakers and U.S.D. workers.

The spokesman pointed out that under the new litter laws

every flat occupant must provide and use a proper dust-bin for refuse;

the use of a basket or open swill bucket was prohibited.

"Posters advocating this practice are being sent out to the

management committees of all multi-storey buildings, " he added.

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