Transfer stations in the faecal sludge management chain

What is it about?

A number of sludge transfer stations exist in Accra, with the aim of improving the safe handling of faecal sludge. This paper considers how the actual use and management of these sludge transfers stations affects the management of faecal sludge from onsite sanitation in the city - and some of the challenges associated with that.

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Why is it important?

Little is known about the functionality of sludge transfer stations. This paper considers a wide range of factors that influence their effectiveness - including technical design, service providers operations and broader institutional arrangements.