Management-based options Management based options are those provided by the Council or park management authority. They are a positive statement of assistance to dog owners to help them be responsible. Deodorisers can be placed under lids to help minimise odours although regular collection should keep any odours to a minimum. Management based options are potentially less effective than individual based options -the latter enable owners to retrieve deposits immediately. If management based options are used they should be clearly evident to park users and convenient to use.
Decomposition occurs within the unit and is said to proceed rapidly.
All that is visible above the ground is the foot operated lid and its surround. A steel pusher and pan provided for use by park users. Because of its long handle, it is amenable for use by the frail and those with bad backs. A 'telegraph pole' is placed in the park surrounded by a light scattering of sand. It would seem that dogs then return to the patch to defecate.