<p>The use of disposable nappies has increased worldwide while cloth nappies usage dropped significantly. However, rural communities often dump nappy waste indiscriminately without considering the outcomes. This study first identified methods used by the community to dispose nappy waste in order to assess the social and environmental impacts posed by disposable nappy waste in Collins Chabane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study employed a mixed-method research design where quantitative and qualitative data were collected. A snowball sampling method was used to identify 163 households with infants using disposable nappies, and purposive sampling method was used to select 7 early childhood development (ECD) centres which cared for infants. Data collected using closed-ended questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, and field observation checklist were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 29.0 for quantitative data, and Atlas.ti version 24.0 for qualitative data. Results indicated that disposable nappy waste was dumped indiscriminately in areas such as roadsides, nearby streams, open spaces, pit latrines, in a mountain, as well as in termite’s mounds. It was also found that improper disposal of nappy waste causes social and environmental impacts, with (65%) of respondents indicated that it reflects bad culture and/or behaviour in society. This study suggested that cultural norms and values within communities should be improved. It was further recommended that different stakeholders should implement measures such as incentivised nappy waste take back schemes, establishment of nappy waste drop off centres, designation of environmental management champions, and encourage the use of biodegradable nappies.</p>