Which of the following describes the waste collection method in a pail latrine?

• A. Waste is collected in pails beneath seats
• B. Uses a 4-seat latrine box with self-closing lids and hinges door on the rear of the box
• C. Waste is flushed with water
• D. Pails are washed weekly

Answer: (A)

Waste collection in a pail latrine uses pails placed beneath the seat to hold the waste. Users deposit waste into these pails, and when they’re full, the pails are removed and emptied at designated disposal sites. This containerized approach is what defines a pail latrine. The other statements describe different systems or maintenance activities—box latrines use a box with a seat and a door, flushing with water describes a flush toilet, and washing pails weekly is about cleaning, not how waste is collected.