General Information
The Town of Ridgway and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are aware of bears in town. We need your help to move the bears out of town by ensuring all trash is secured and not accessible to wildlife. On May 9th, the Ridgway Town Council passed an ordinance requiring all properties to secure trash in an animal-resistant container. Please read the following information regarding obtaining a container. Thank you for your cooperation!
Important Information and Request to Respond
Letter to Residents | Letter to Business Owners
Final Documents
Additional Resources
A Guide to Bear-Proofing Your Home
Attracting Birds, Not Bears
Past Hearings
- May 9, 2018 Town Council Meeting | Ordinance for Adoption
- April 25, 2018 Town Council Workshop | Memo to Town Council
- April 12, 2018 Town Council Meeting| Introduction of Ordinance as Amended
- January 10, 2018 Town Council Meeting | Draft Bid Requirements Including Animal Resistant Containers
- December 13, 2017 Town Council Meeting | Memo to Council on Animal Resistant Containers Ordinance
- November 8, 2017 Town Council Meeting | Animal Resistant Containers Ordinance Introduction (with revisions)
- October 11, 2017 Town Council Meeting | Animal Resistant Containers Ordinance Introduction
- September 13, 2017 Town Council Meeting | Animal Resistant Container Draft Ordinance Discussion
- August 09, 2017 Town Council Meeting | Animal Resistant Container Discussion and Product Options