Tip #3 | Trash Your Trash
Pack everything out, even fruit peels and other food waste can last years when left outside. Trash can make wildlife sick and change their habits. Several of the wildlife species living here are threatened or endangered, such as:
Be Prepared
Dispose of your trash, and ideally, that of others, by taking everything to a trash can or recycling bin. If a garbage can is full, find another trash can or, better yet, take it home with you. Wildlife, such as ravens and crows, disperse the trash or eat it, which can be unhealthy and promote negative behaviors.
Note: Dog poop receptacles are not large enough for trash items and should only be used for pet waste.
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