The present invention provides a sludge or the like scraping and collecting apparatus. This apparatus has a whole structure more simplified and can realize a cost-down. Further, it is advantageously installed.The scraping and collecting apparatus comprises a carriage having a main body formed from a single long member constant in section in a front and rear direction. The carrier main body has a front end and a rear end provided with sludge scrapers. These front and rear sludge scrapers are adapted to be able to simultaneously and interlockingly move by a pulling and conveying means through a longitudinally and interlockingly moving member which advances and retreats in parallel with the carriage main body.