Why Are Animals Getting Into My Garbage?

Walking out to your garbage spilled across the driveway is a less than ideal

morning -- especially knowing that this is an indicator of something getting into the trash.

Not only can this be a nuisance to clean up, but it can also turn into a recurring problem.

Before grabbing your (humane!) animal traps, first assess what the problem is and how

you can prevent it from happening in the first place.

Odors

The odor from food, even if it’s gone bad, can be a sweet scent for animals. Seeing as

some of their bodies are also designed differently than us, how they consume their food

doesn’t affect their digestion. This is why that old chicken or extra steak is a gourmet meal

for them. To combat this, freeze your meats in the freezer. And throw them away the

night before pickup! Frozen meat is much harder to smell and it likely won’t defrost before

the truck picks it up.

Garbage Lids

Another thing to consider is how your critters are making their way into the garbage.

For humans, having thumbs is easy, and it also enables raccoons to get into your garbage

as well -- even with lids! To combat both at the same time, take bungee cords and strap

them overtop the lids to add an extra layer of security.

It’s Left Out Too Long

Similar to the first reason, animals have a keen sense of smell, and can certainly tell when

there’s a tasty treat nearby. The longer you let old garbage sit and permeate, the easier it

is for animals to detect it, and make their way over. Even if you can’t, there’s a good chance

they CAN smell it!

Efficient garbage removal is something necessary in order to keep your home operating as

it should, while also maintaining a clean area. If you’re ready to improve this in your own

home, make sure you’re enlisting the help of a company who can help easily and seamlessly!

Green Improvements You Can Make At Home

The concept of going green is always present in the minds of homeowners, however the

action of doing it sometimes isn’t. By the middle of the year, resolutions that haven’t been

met do sometimes fall between the cracks, however creating a greener planet should always

be a goal. Below are a few ways you can do that at home, at very low costs!

Less Plastic

When you’re at the grocery store, consider 86’ing the idea of using a ton of plastic bags to

bring everything home. It might seem like a small change, but 10-12 bags on average is a

lot of plastic that ends up getting thrown out. As an alternative, try using a canvas bag or

something similar, which has more than one use.

Ditch Aerosol

Whether it’s a cleaning product or a body spray, cans that are loaded with aerosol can be

harmful to breathe, as well as for the environment. As it’s been noted, the air surrounding

our planet is getting worse and worse, while protective layers are becoming thinner as more
\pollutants enter the area. Try traditional spray bottles instead for a better result.

Collect Water

Instead of using water and racking up the bill every time you need some, consider methods

in which you can reuse old water! Place a bucket inside the shower or collect rainwater and

use it for something else! This can be great for washing your cars, doing a load of laundry,

watering the plants and more! The opportunities are seemingly endless and can not only have

a positive impact on your life and the earth, but your wallet benefits as well.

While you’re focusing on some of these tactics this summer, also make sure you’re doing what

you can to improve your waste strategy. As the temperature increases, foul odors and animals

will be out to grab last night’s trash from your bins. Combat this by enlisting the help of a waste company that cares!