Much
of our litter problem comes from how we
mishandle our
personal household garbage on garbage pick-up day.
Individuals can do much to thwart problems associated with
their garbageattracting
birds and animals.
Three
Basic Rules
1.
Do not use PLASTIC SACKS or CARDBOARD BOXES for
garbage.
Use standard garbage containers recommended by
the refuse pick-up company.
2.
Keep garbage cans WASHED OUT. Smells
attract birds and other animals, including dogs
and bears.
3.
Make
sure GARBAGE CAN LID IS SECURE.Always
place cans on a flat surface. Prevent garbage
from spilling out when can is tipped over by
using bungee cords to hold lids in place.
Bears
are attracted to garbage and pose a threat to people’s safety as well
as causing a big mess. Birds, especially ravens, have no equal when it
comes to spreading litter throughout the borough. Ravens are very
intelligent and can figure out how to get the lid off a garbage can in a
matter of seconds if it not secured properly.
Bears
are attracted to garbage and pose a threat to people’s safety as well
as causing a big mess. Birds, especially ravens, have no equal when it
comes to spreading litter throughout the borough. Ravens are very
intelligent and can figure out how to get the lid off a garbage can in a
matter of seconds if it not secured properly.