Trash and recycling collection delayed

Due to labor issues at Republic Services, trash and recycling collection in Santa Ana has been delayed this week. Street sweeping will take place as scheduled. Residents in impacted areas should leave trash carts on the curb (not the street) until they have been serviced.  Read more

Preventing wildlife visits for homeowners, property owners, and renters

Use wildlife-resistant containersPrevent wildlife

  • Always keep trash, recycling, and compost in secure bins
  • Wait to put out trash until the morning of collection
  • Clean garbage and recycling bins with bleach or ammonia
  • Remove unsecured trash, human or pet food, and strongly scented items from yard

Use simple and effective exclusion methods

  • Keep doors and windows closed and locked when unoccupied
  • Bring pets inside at night
  • Keep livestock in secure pens at night

Use simple and effective deterrent methods

  • Install motion-activated lights, noise, or alarms
  • Install electric fencing to keep coyotes out of chicken coops and animal enclosures

Use "wildlife-smart" landscaping

  • Remove bird feeders from yard
  • Plant native flowers to attract birds instead
  • Pick ripe fruit off trees and promptly collect fruit that falls
  • Trim ground-level shrubbery to reduce hiding places

Never feed a coyote! Feeding a coyote will cause it to lose its natural fear of people and may result in a dangerous situation for people, pets, and coyotes.

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