I can tell the guys who suggest bungie cords have never dealt with a 'coon' before. Squirrels would figure that one out in a minute. 'Coons' in about a second!
They used to get in my trash cans all the time and I finally gave in and left the lid off so they could get at what they wanted and leave. I'd even leave the good stuff out so that they'd not tear up the trash bags. My plastic garbage cans have deep scars from them working on the lids.
As far as getting rid of them, my friend ended up getting live traps and hauling them out to the country. Or better yet, another area in town so that someone else could have some fun. I think animal control would come pick them up and take care of it if you had them in the trap.
Good luck.
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