Fines May Be Reduced For Not Using Bear-Resistant Trash Bins

BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4)– The City of Boulder may soon scale back its fines for people refusing to use bear-resistant trash bins after a number of complaints and appeals.
Bears are a common sight in the neighborhoods in west Boulder. That was part of the decision behind the city requirement that residents use bear-proof trash bins starting in 2014.(credit: CBS)
Some people violated the rule and city leaders decided to implement fines for those who did not follow the requirement.The City of Bo