Developing formal pit-latrine emptying businesses for hard-to-serve customers: resources, methods, and pricing structures
Jonathan Wilcox; Bruce Rutayisire; Nicholas Kuria; Barbara Evans; Jamie Bartram; Rachel Sklar (2023)
Published in: 2023
Pages: 11
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Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
Author:
Jonathan Wilcox; Bruce Rutayisire; Nicholas Kuria; Barbara Evans; Jamie Bartram; Rachel Sklar
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Prerana Somani
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This study compares pit-latrine emptying businesses in Kampala, Uganda, and Kigali, Rwanda, focusing on resources, methods, and tariffs. Empirical data from Forever Sanitation and Pit Vidura show challenges with portable vacuum pumps in hard-to-reach areas, highlighting the need for formal manual emptying for some customers where mechanical methods are not viable. Manual emptying has similar duration to using a portable pump because of the additional time to set up, pack, and clean equipment. Higher regulatory standards can exclude households from using formal services. The study highlights the role of government in managing the tensions between affordability, formalization, and increasing coverage.
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Jonathan Wilcox; Bruce Rutayisire; Nicholas Kuria; Barbara Evans; Jamie Bartram; Rachel Sklar (2023). Developing formal pit-latrine emptying businesses for hard-to-serve customers: resources, methods, and pricing structures. Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
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English Faecal sludge treatment processes Import to Sanitation Workers Platform Recommended by SuSanA (other than SuSanA publications) Research publications Sub-Saharan Africa Urban (entire city) Urban informal settlements (slums)
