[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by dadspet

We had the racoon problem - Caught them on our surveillance camera so I was sure it was racoons. Tried several things: ammonia, heavy black bags, scented bags etc all of which had minimal effect. The best help was making sure any CHICKEN leftover was put in a separate strong container. Then for some reason the racoons found easier food someplace and we haven't had an issue now for several months-Thank you, whoever you are. Oh! I forgot to mention the best fool proof solution is eating out at restaurants and not bring home a leftover bag. BTW one of our neighbors puts their trash in garbage cans with a very large sign > Do not take > Racoon issue, and the trash company leaves the can.
Good luck!

I would say there are 2 choices. Put Garbage bags out in the morning right before collection. Or use garbage cans. In the old days you could go out early with a BB gun. Ahh, the good old days.