The sample size was determined according to formula n ¼ N/(1 þ N eNe^2), where N is number of population and e is expected error. The number of Group 1 households in the city was 320,655 (Table 3). The required sample size was 384. In Group 2, the required sample size was 350. The response rate was such that there were 412 Group 1 respondents and 379 Group 2 respondents.The questionnaire was distributed manually and collected within a week. Interviews were done with 40 selected Group 1 respondents. Key persons within the City Department of Cleanliness and Park were interviewed to obtain their opinions about solid waste management.