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Municipal solid waste management has emerged as a significant concern in numerous regions, particularly withthe escalating volume of waste generated daily due to population growth. This environmental issue is particularlyacute in developing economies like Uganda. Consequently, a study was undertaken to assess the state of existingpractices regarding solid waste collection, transportation, disposal, and treatment in Soroti District. Employing across-sectional survey design, data was gathered from 314 individuals, including employees, councilors, traders,and household members. Questionnaires, interviews, and observations were utilized for data collection, withinformants selected through simple random and purposeful approaches. The Statistical Package for the SocialSciences (SPSS) was employed to analyze the data and formulate frequency percentage tables. The investigationrevealed a myriad of challenges concerning solid waste management planning and organization. In SorotiMunicipality, various methods are employed for collecting, transporting, and disposing of solid waste indesignated sites. The study determined that private individuals and businesses operating within the municipalityare primarily responsible for solid waste disposal, typically utilizing bags for collection. However, these methodswere found to be largely inadequate in addressing current challenges, underscoring the necessity for improved andinnovative waste management and monitoring strategies in Soroti, Uganda. Such measures are crucial forpreventing disease outbreaks and associated public health issues.Keywords: Soroti Municipality, Solid waste, Population, Transportation, Disposal, Collection.