Bear activity threatens Conner Grove Road green boxes
Officials said, to help reduce bear activity and improve safety for both residents and county employees, "trash truck drivers have installed bear-resistant boxes at this location."
Floyd County issued a statement on Thursday, March 26, to make county residents aware of bear activity at the green box site located at 3629 Conner Grove Rd. (old Dehart Store).
Officials said, to help reduce bear activity and improve safety for both residents and county employees, "trash truck drivers have installed bear-resistant boxes at this location."
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Residents are reminded to always follow green box site rules and especially when bear activity has been reported:
- Unlatch the door to place your trash inside
- Ensure the door is fully closed and securely latched after use
"Keeping the boxes properly closed is critical to preventing bears from accessing trash and returning to the area," county officials said. "If the boxes are not consistently latched and bear activity continues, the County will have no other option but to remove the green boxes from this location."
Learn more about what items are permitted in the green boxes, penalties for misuse, and more in the County's Solid Waste Ordinance.
