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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Steamboat Springs Police Department said it’s going be more aggressive in enforcing rules meant to keep bears out of trash cans and Dumpsters.
Police Capt. Jerry Stabile said trash enforcement is being increased in response to an overall surge in nuisance bears. Residents and businesses can be given $100 tickets for breaking the city’s laws regarding trash.
“Our guys are chasing around bears about every night,” Sta bile said.
He said issuing citations would not be done to generate revenue but to encourage residents to secure their trash cans. Stabile said the bears pose a risk to public safety and the trash poses a threat to the local bear population.
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