• Bears are attracted to garbage, barbecues, and any food or cosmetic odors in homes and cars.
• Clean barbecues; cover outside or store inside between uses.
• Don't feed pets outdoors and store pet food in secure containers indoors.
• Secure garage doors, storage sheds, and residences so bears cannot enter.
• Do not put birdfeeders out in yards or decks.
• Spoil the food in garbage cans with bleach, ammonia, or Pinesol.
• Separate wet garbage and keep in airtight container with lid. Double-bag smelly items.
• Garbage collection day is Monday. If you are leaving before then, take your garbage to the dumpsters and secure the chains.
• After garbage is collected on Monday, secure can indoors.
• If dumpsters are full, take your garbage with you.

Do not feed wildlife.
It is illegal to intentionally feed big game animals (Section 251.3 CA Code of Regulations).
Fines will be assessed for violations.
If you have questions, please call Northstar Public Safety at 530/562-2258 or 562-2259.

2200 North Village Ln - Truckee CA, 96161 - (530) 562-0322 - Fax: (530) 562-0324 - npoa@npoa.info