Waste management in Enugu city is becoming an increasing problem daily and a complex task. The Enugu state waste management agency (ESWAMA) was established to develop and implement policies on the management of solid and liquid wastes that would promote the health and well-being of the people. However, information that will aid this waste management agency has been lacking. This study therefore assessed the waste generating capacities of households and their refuse characteristics in the various residential densities in Enugu. . Data for the study were collected through questionnaire, survey, interviews, and measurements across the nine neighborhoods chosen from the three different residential densities in Enugu. Statistical techniques were used in the analysis. The results show that there is a significant difference in the quantity of refuse waste generated among the various residential densities (different income classes) in the study area the average garbage generation rate per capita in low income, middle level and high income families are 70.14 grams per capita per day, 79.28 grams per capita per day, 81.37 grams per capita per day, respectively. The biodegradable materials represent 62% of household refuse. An average of 82.81% of them is combustible. This information is required in refuse disposal planning and designs.

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