The key finding presented in this paper is that industrial waste management practices in Zaria Industries mainly involve hazardous by-products, posing significant environmental and health risks. This study targets two core objectives: first, it examines the types of waste produced and their specific properties; second, it evaluates the waste management practices employed and the reasoning behind their adoption. Data collection focused on Sunseed Nigeria Limited, Olam Nigeria Limited, Premier Seed Nigeria Limited, and Nelmaco Limited, providing comprehensive insight into waste generation and handling methods. Predominantly, hazardous wastes such as boiling ash, spent earth, organic waste, soap stock, and ETP sludge are produced. The industries manage their waste primarily through source reduction (44.0%) and recycling (30.8%). Furthermore, community sensitization (49.0%) plays a crucial role in communicating waste management impacts to the public. To address these findings, the recommendation is made for governmental intervention to establish waste management agencies to function as business corporations, thereby enforcing stricter regulations. Additionally, it is suggested that scientific techniques be advanced to promote industrial ecology, where waste from one activity is repurposed as raw material for another.