Human beings are bound to produce waste whether being it in residential areas or workplaces. Rapid urbanisation and
industrialisation in developing countries has resulted in too much refuse being exposed which then poses health hazards
to the local people, Huttly (1990). There is therefore a greater need to promote smart and health built environment as a
way of protecting human life as well as the environment. Smart and health workplaces and living environments are
centred on community engagement, regulations as well as communication and education to promote the smart
environments. This paper looks at the waste management side as a way of promoting healthy environment in
communities. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The interviews were the main
qualitative methods employed and questionnaires were the chief quantitative method used. The research found out that
there are a lot of challenges that are faced by cities in the third world and these range from collection, methods of
disposal and the involvement of other key stakeholders. In promoting best practices for sustainable products and
outcomes of built environments, there is need for capacitating residents on waste generation and management.