This study examined waste management practices and their associated health impacts in Loko Community of Song Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the existing waste management practices, assess the level of awareness of residents regarding the health risks associated with improper waste disposal, identify challenges affecting proper waste management, examine the influence of educational level, assess the role of government and health workers, and suggest strategies for improving waste management practices in the community. 7 research questions were raised and answered 5 while 5 hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. This study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised residents of Loko Community, from which a sample of 336 respondents were selected using random sampling techniques. Data were collected using 3 different types of questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, standard deviation, and mean scores while inferential statistics were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Results of the study showed improper waste management practices in Loko Community. The study further identified several challenges affecting effective waste management in the community, including lack of adequate waste disposal facilities, poor access to designated dumping sites, irregular waste collection and weak enforcement of environmental sanitation laws. In addition, the findings showed that educational level plays a significant role in influencing waste management practices, as individuals with higher levels of education demonstrated better understanding and compliance with proper sanitation practices. Findings from focus group discussions further supported the results as participants highlighted the prevalence of open dumping and poor sanitation practices within the community. It was recommended that government agencies should provide adequate waste disposal facilities, strengthen environmental sanitation laws, enhance health education and promote community participation in waste management activities. Hoping that these measures would improve environmental sanitation and reduce the prevalence of waste-related diseases in Loko Community. 

Keywords: Waste Management, Diseases, Community Members, and Public Health.