The thesis deals with management of elimination of illegal dumping sites in Horehronie. It compares waste management activities in individual villages: Polomka, Helpa, Telgart. Waste management questionnaire survey was conducted in aforementioned villages. It was followed by the field survey with aim to map the area of illegal dumping sites. The results are analysed and presented in charts and graphs. By introducing information about the issues of waste management at kindergartens and schools we intend to increase the awareness of local residents from the youngest age and to avoid further environmental pollution.