A survey conducted by J.D. Woods and Gordon Limited and submitted to the Special Committee on Efficiency at the request of City of Winnipeg Engineer W.D. Hurst with the purpose of comparing Winnipeg's refuse collection services to a similar survey conducted by the University of California.

The survey examines several refuse collection routes and draws conclusion about their efficiency and costs. The survey makes reference to appendices, such as the initial letter sent by Hurst, but no appendices are attached.