Management of solid waste is always serious problem for developed and developing countries. The quantity of waste is increasing at an alarming rate in India due to rapid urbanization and high population growth. The objective of the present study is to assess the practices and awareness regarding household solid waste management. Investigator has used a structured questionnaire to collect the data regarding awareness and practices on household solid waste management. Cross sectional research design was used with 150 sample size by using systematic random sampling technique. The findings revealed that system of waste management of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is much better. The descriptive analysis also pointed out that the residents of urban community were satisfied with services of PMC. However, with the application of sustainable environmental education greater success ratio can be achieved.
