Binman emptying bin into Falkirk Town Council refuse vehicle

Object detail

Department

Photo

Collection

Contract Services Cleansing Department/Falkirk District Council/Local Authorities Group

Maker

Falkirk Town Council. Sanitary Inspector

Production date

10 May 1965

Subject place

Falkirk area

Subject notes

The lorry belongs to Falkirk Town Council. At one time, the men whose job it was to remove household waste were called scavengers, hence the term 'scaffie'.

Accession number

P22484

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Subject category

Refuse Disposal Environmental Health Falkirk Town Council Town Council Burgh Council? Government; Local? Government; Local Falkirk Town Council Refuse Disposal City Council Falkirk Town Council Transportation Falkirk Town Council Lorry Transport; Road

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