Animal control and trash can lock for cabin in Sevierville, Tn

[Yan W.]

I have a cabin for STR in Sevierville, TN. Everything goes well except the problem with raccoons and skunk living nearby. They constantly open the trash can at night and create mess, which 95% complains come from. I'm wondering what other hosts deal with this. Is there anyway to remove raccoon? How do you lock the trash can? Permanent structure? Any recommendation of contractors are greatly appreciated as well. Thank you so much, Yan

[Yan W.]

Thank you so much everyone! I should come here earlier asking for help.  I updated to a new bear proof trash can a couple of days ago, assuming that all the mess was created by raccoons. However,  the surveillance camera showed that a young bear pushed it down with one finger this morning. Will go for the steel bear proof trash bin for sure!!!