STASH YOUR TRASH TO PREVENT UNWANTED BEAR ENCOUNTERS 
Easily accessible garbage, bird seed and pet food are three of the most common types of human-provided foods for black bears. Do your part to keep bears wild by observing the following rules: 
*Bring pet food indoors. 
*Remove birdfeeders during spring & summer. 
*Convert to bear-proof garbage containers, or secure garbage inside a garage or other enclosed area. 
*Place garbage cans at curb on the day of pick-up, rather than the night before. No curbside service? Get it to the nearest disposal site ASAP. 
*If necessary, install electric fences around garbage storage areas. 
*Remove food scraps from grills and fire pits daily. 
*Rinse food cans and wrappers before disposal. 
*Keep garbage cans clean and deodorized.