>>>>Lyn the problem is there is nothing in the garbage.
YIKES !
The only other deterrent that I can think of that is often used up here is to pour ammonia on ... in ... and around the can.
There are a lot of critters up here, too. I guess I've been lucky that I haven't had any problems except with the dang deer. Now, that's a rant that won't end.
Smiles,
Lyn