What’s the best way to keep critters away from your garbage container? There are actually a variety of possible options, according to Waste Management officials. Public Sector Manager Shavati Karki-Pearl says they’ve receive a lot of good advice from community members, especially in reference to bear-proofing. She says suggestions were posted a while back on Waste Management’s Facebook page….

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Regular trash cans and dumpsters may look sturdy, but special reinforcement is necessary to withstand a determined bear. And officials says the upfront cost is worth it, when considering replacement of ruined containers and the time spent picking up scattered

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Other somewhat costly options include trash can enclosures, also called “caddies”. They’re strong metal or wooden sheds. Some have also installed electric fencing.