Waste management has been a problem in urban areas in Nigeria and various strategies have been devised in solving it but such solutions has yielded little or no result. The effects of improper waste management are so enormous and detrimental to human health as it depletes the environment. Waste management in most urban communities in Niger state were caused by inconsistencies in government laws and initiatives, economic activities and lifestyle of members of the community. If there is proper management of waste by all stakeholders, then the environment will be sufficiently protected. Therefore, environmental protection is the responsibility of everyone and there should be collaborative efforts between the government, business owners, and members of the community to protect the environment. The environment can be protected by proper waste management, regular environmental seminars and workshops organised by government and industry in both rural and urban regions as this will raise environmental awareness and improve waste management practices among the people in the community. At the site of waste generation, waste segregation methods should be encouraged as it will aid in better waste management system. After sorting, wastes should be recycled, which is a significant component in waste management system with attendant economic benefits.