Could a raccoon drag a trash can with trash in it?

Answer 1

Raccoons do not consider it as trash. They consider it as food. Since most trash cans are easily opened, it is much easier than having to search for food in the wild and having to dig, climb or wade to earn a meal.

Answer 2

Certainly! They can be fairly large and have clever little paws. It is not uncommon for a raccoon to remove the lid of a garbage pail and as they dig through it knock it over.

Answer 3

Most trash cans that are full are much too heavy for a raccoon to drag. They will, however, try to remove the lid or tip it over to spill the contents.