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In 2017, 30 Black Bears were euthanized in the Pike Peak Region, because they were attracted to trash and other edibles, often left outside at night. Place garbage outside ONLY on trash collections day (per city law) or use a bear proof container. Let's get 30 deaths down to zero-soon!

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Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
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City of Colorado Springs
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Colorado Springs might require residents, businesses to get bear-resistant trash cans


The Gazette
August 12, 2019

A proposed ordinance that would require bear-resistant trash cans west of Interstate 25 will be discussed during two town halls this month with City Council members.


The ordinance could have a financial effect on residents and businesses. But if waste receptacles already are kept in a secured area, the proposed ordinance would only require that the trash bin be set out no earlier than 5 a.m. on the day of collection and returned to the secured area no later than 7 o’clock that night.


The meetings will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The first one is Aug. 22 at Fire Station 18, 6830 Hadler View, with Councilman Don Knight. The second is Aug. 29 at the Westside Community Center, 1628 W. Bijou St., with Council President Richard Skorman. Officials from the city’s Neighborhood Services, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region also will be available to answer questions.


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