On May 18, 2010, the Durango City Council passed, in a 4-1 vote, a city wildlife ordinance meant to reduce the availability of trash to bears and other wildlife. The ordinance went into effect in late May.
In a nutshell, if wildlife is not getting into your trash, nothing is required of you. However, in the event that your trash gets strewn, you will be required to store your trash in a secure location or 2) obtain a wildlife-resistant or wildlife-proof trash container, and 3) abide by hours of container placement rules.
The ordinance is complaint-driven. Bear Smart Durango encourages residents to report any bear-strewn trash immediately to City Code Enforcement at 375-4930.
The feeding of wildlife is also addressed in the ordinance. You can download a copy of the ordinance here.
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