One of the important stages in the research process is data collection the researcher used both primary and secondary methods of data collection. In order to accomplish the research’s objectives, information on existing household solid waste management practices and public perception on the effectiveness of the current system were gathered. In assessing the general perception and willingness of respondents on the household waste management system, sample size of 400 households among the community was selected randomly. The respondents were divided into three socio-economic strata: High, middle and low-income groups based on the State’s socio-economic status index. To achieve this, a classification questionnaire with items bothering on respondent bio data and availability of social amenities was used to generate their socio-economic status. Collection of data was based on direct questionnaire administration, personal interviews of the members of the focus group in order to obtain information on respondent’s general opinion on attitude and perception on household waste handling and management, waste management services, patronage and willingness to pay for such waste management services.