**4. Conclusions**

The study revealed that there is no proper waste disposal method adopted by cassava processors in the selected LGAs in Ogun State. This is because the wastes generated are not properly disposed of. There was no significant difference in the waste disposal methods as adopted by the LGAs. This is because the majorities of the respondents either use the residues from the cassava processing for feeding their livestock or use them as fertilizer. It is therefore evident that the respondents are not exposed to the income-generating potentials of the cassava wastes. This was based on the responses on the questionnaire served and the focus group discussion. Most of them are local people with limited education.

The study concludes that the major waste is from 'garri' and 'fufu'-processing production. Though the cassava processors have an awareness of the health hazards associated with improper waste management, they prefer to dump the wastes at dump hills or burn them near the factories. The study concludes that majority of the cassava processors are female. Therefore, gender is a major determining factor as it influences the processors' willingness to pay. Also, the majority of the cassava processors do not generate income from the waste generated from the cassava residues.

Finally, the study concludes that based on the quantity of cassava peels generated which are dumped and burnt by the cassava processors in the selected LGAs, there is a huge potential for biogas production from these wastes generated. This biogas can be used as a substitute for the firewood which is currently in use by all the cassava processors.
