The sum of noncarcinogenic hazard values (Cr, Ni, Zn, Mn, Cu and Pb) indicated that exposure to the soils around the dumpsite area may pose adverse health effects (HI < 1) while exposure to the soils in the dumpsite area is at high risk to cause adverse health effects both in children (HI = 10.5) and adult (HI = 2.18). The need to replace open dumpsites with well-designed sanitary landfills is advocated.