Despite various environmental problems in our country, this study focused on the industrialrnwaste/ pollution of Akaki Kality industrial zone. The AIZ is characterised by its large number ofrnmanufacturing industries. The community in the area are living side by side with thesernindustries. This lack of demarcation, therefore, is causing various health problems on therninhabitants as they are highly exposed to wastes. This paper analyzes the peculiar healthrnproblems of such wastes on the residents of AIZ. In light of this objective, the perceived andrnactual health problems, the vulnerable section of the community, waste management practice ofrnsome selected industries and the intervention mechanisms are analyzed. The study employedrncase study design and used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. In orderrnto achieve the objective of the study, literatures were reviewed, and questionnaire, key informantrninterview and focus group discussions were used as main research instruments. The result hasrnindicated that the local factories are not properly managing their wastes and dispose them tornnearby environment without any precaution. As a result the different types of wastes from thernindustries in the area are affecting the health of the inhabitants. Cough, diarrhea, typhoid,rntyphus, skin problem, gastro intestinal disorder, asthma and eye problems are the commonlyrnexperienced problems by the inhabitants. Most of the inhabitants perceived that these healthrnproblems are attributed to industrial wastes. Children, elderly people and vegetable farmers arernthe most vulnerable groups of the society by the diseases. The result has also indicated that, thernrelevant environmental regulatory bodies have not been taken any measures to solve the problemrndue to internal and external problems. Thus, giving awareness to residents, encouraging thernenterprises to treat wastes and use best available technologies, regular monitoring andrninspection of industries, improving the institutional capacity of environmental protection organsrnand strengthening the coordination between relevant institutions are recommended to solve thernproblem