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Carbondale seeks to keep bears and trash separate

Carbondale’s Board of Trustees are discussing an array of options to keep bears out of trash cans.

Last year was a bad year for bears getting into trash in Carbondale. Jay Harrington, the town manager, says instead of one or two problem bears, the town had around a dozen.

In a work session this week, trustees discussed if people should be required to keep their trash in bear-proof containers. If so, who should pay for it: Residents, or waste management services?

The town is working with a consultant on updating their waste hauling system.  

 

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