This study examines the patterns and correlations of solid waste disposal practices among households
in urbanized and populated Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania. The Tanzanian Household Budget Survey
(HBS) data covering many households' characteristics was used. Multinomial Logit (MNL) model was
applied to examine the underlying correlates of choosing ways to dispose garbage. About 35% of the
households used rubbish bin, and approximately 24% used throwing out option. MNL estimation
suggest that distance, home ownership, household expenditure proxy for income, age, proportions of
family members and education were statistically significant in influencing the choice of ways to dispose
garbage in the city. This study suggest to policy makers to rely much on policies that will reduce
poverty and raise households’ income. And the city to increase the supply of waste containers on
streets, the number of municipal vehicles for garbage collection and to ensure there is regular
collection.