A cross sectional descriptive design was adapted for the study, 160 women were selected by using non probability convenient sampling technique at Poola street urban area of Tirupati. The data was collected by using self-administered structured knowledge questionnaire. The results revealed that out of 160 women 80 (50%) had a moderate knowledge level, 43 (26.9%) had inadequate knowledge level, 37 (23%) had adequate knowledge level. Finally, the study was shown that there was a significant association between the domestic waste management knowledge selected demographic variables, like education and occupation at (p<0.01), monthly income and type of drainage system at (P<0.05). The other variables were not found to have significant association with knowledge. Health-workers and local authorities must pay special emphasis to improve awareness on domestic waste management. Further in-depth studies should also be encouraged to look for improved interventions.

Keywords: Domestic waste management; Women.