Commercial/Residential Uses
An Approved Wildlife Resistant Container is a container used for the storage of refuse that has been approved for use in the City of Steamboat Springs.
Commercial
The updated 2015 ordinance makes it mandatory for commercial properties to use an Approved Wildlife Resistant Trash Container at all times when the container is outdoors.
All commercial properties within the City limits, including properties used for special events and properties that are the site of construction activities, need to follow the new regulations.
Residential
Requirements for residential properties (ordinance adopted in 2005) have not changed; however, enforcement has been stepped up.
Residential requirements include storing refuse containers (if not Approved Wildlife Resistant Containers) indoors at all times except between the hours of 6:00am and 8:00pm on trash pick up days.
Steamboat Springs Police actively enforce the Wildlife Resistance Trash Ordinance.