Tag: bins
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There have been multiple reports of bins toppled and garbage distributed by bears last week. These events occurred in the lower Mineral King Road area and on the highway in the vicinity of Totem. In one incident, a bin was toppled onto the road, endangering drivers.
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he Bear Smart Three Rivers team is raising significant concerns about Tulare County Solid Waste’s proposed Bear Management Area ordinance and the process used to advance it, citing process issues that community members say obscure the ordinance’s flaws, misrepresent key facts, and may conflict with state and county requirements.
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On 28 October 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors held a contentious public hearing regarding a proposed garbage ordinance that would affect the community of Three Rivers. The Bear Smart Three Rivers team has provided an annotated transcript of the discussion that exposes the untruthful and misleading statements that informed the vote to introduce the ordinance.
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There is a strong case against the proposed garbage ordinance and an opportunity to prevent its adoption at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors meeting on November 18th. With community support, the Bear Smart team is engaging professional help to do just that.
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In a 3-2 vote, the Board of Supervisors approved a solid waste ordinance that increases our residential rates 30% and our commercial rates 10% without solving the community’s trash issue. Learn about the expected impact of the ordinance and what you can do.
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In a 3-2 vote on Tuesday, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved a bear-resistant trash cart ordinance that adds 30% to every Three Rivers household’s monthly trash bill without solving the community’s garbage crisis.
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On May 20th, our Community Services District hosted a community meeting at St. Anthony’s. During the meeting, Laile Di Silvestro of the Bear Smart Three Rivers team provided an update on the progress the team has made to-date. Click the link above for the key takeaways, as well as a detailed transcript and links to more information.
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On 10 March 2025, community members held the Bear Smart Three Rivers Grand Kickoff Meeting at the Bequette House. It was a working meeting, but it didn’t lack the necessary fun and festive elements, including cake and fresh berries. The attendees discussed the proposed action plan and established 6 action teams that are already working to meet specific objectives. All interested community members are welcome to join!