This study is an analysis of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) management in Enugu
Metropolis. The properties of HHW was discussed, their dangers to health, and the environment
were examined. The types of HHW generated in Enugu Metropolis were identified. Structured
questionnaires were used to collect data in the households, and oral interviews were conducted in
the Enugu State Waste Management Agency (ESWAMA). The data generated was analyzed
using bar charts, percentages, Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Analysis of Variance
(ANOVA) and Maps. The result of our analysis shows that the level of public awareness on the
effects of improper HHW management in the study area was low. PCA identified four
components that explained the attributes of the level of awareness of HHW in the study area,
which are disposal problems, poor handling, environmental and health problems. ANOVA
indicated the existence of a significant difference in the extent of generation of the different
types of HHW among the different layouts in the study area. From the spatio-temporal analysis
of HHW generation and disposal, it was found that home cleaning products had the highest
frequency of generation of HHW and paints had the least frequency of generation. Maps were
used to depict the spatial distribution of HHW in the study area. We found that HHW was highly
generated in G.R.A which accounted for 13.1% of HHW followed by New Haven (12.7%) and
the least was in Achara Layout(8%), followed by Awkunanaw (8.3%) in the study area.Finally,
based on our findings, we suggested strategies that the government, ESWAMA, and
householders should employ in HHW management in Enugu Metropolis such as; establishing an
agency that will manage HHW; awareness creation on the management of HHW, amnesty
collection, and recycling among others.