Rapid population growth is uncontrollably causing social and environmental strains in the developing nations of the world. The magnitude of this challenge is reflected by the increasing amount of solid and liquid waste generated and deposits. Consequently, common features of the developing nations are massive areas with stinking heaps of uncollected waste disposed carelessly by roadsides and open spaces which are sometimes borne out of non-compliance to waste disposal rules and improper facilities .Till date, environmental sustainability remains a principal goal of the United Nation’s 2030 target. Therefore, safeguarding the environment and health of the South Africa citizens is an issue of utmost importance even though various South African government have implemented different waste disposal avenues for her populace however, inefficiency of these environmental programme in many part of the nation necessitates further effort in the annual household data overview. Therefore, South Africa’s General Household Survey (GHS), 2017 dataset compiled using stratified two-stage design, with a total of 21,225 households from the nine (9) provinces was adopted here. The dataset was compiled using a well-structured questionnaire which were administered to the households to capture elicit information on the various socioeconomic , housing, living conditions, environmental and waste disposal methods among others. Information on the waste disposal methods, environmental problems, willingness to pay for waste disposal were key variables explored in this paper. This is geared towards the proper understanding the concept of waste management and willingness of the South African households to pay for waste disposal. The research utilized is herewith made available and considered of vital use to the public, given some various present and future reuse potentials as well as the explicit policy implications on the environment and health sustainability.

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