This 19-page research memorandum presents up-to-date information on the benefits and risks associated with the dual collection of yard wastes and regular household wastes based on a review of the literature and recent or current research conducted in this area. The paper highlights the results of a To minimize the adverse impacts of yard-waste collection, the City of Bakersfield, California, is implementing a pilot program implemented by the City of Bakersfield, CA in 2002 to evaluate the dual collection of yard wastes and MSW. In this program, yard waste and refuse were be collected in a “dual compartment” collection vehicle. Member Please include your Membership ID Number in the "Comments" area of the order form. PubARFMISC3$49.95 Non-Member PubARFMISC3N$99.95 All prices are in U.S. Dollars.