A waste disposable area of Kolkata was selected for field study in Garia and the nearby households (within 500
m from the waste disposable land) were randomly selected. Among the randomly selected samples, a case study was
done on the garbage disposal and its effect on health of the adjacent residents. The respondents who were willing to
participate and co-operate were included in the study. They were interviewed with two self structured questionnaires
– general questionnaire on waste management and questionnaire on health issues by taking a note of perception and
awareness about garbage disposal practices and also the consequent health problems faced by them. Their
recommendation is also sought for eradication of the menace.