We regularly get fine upstanding citizens throwing their whole garbage bags out on our property and occasionally someone will pull into our driveway and dump all their garbage in a pile. It is so kind of them to keep it consolidated so it is easier to pick up and dispose of properly. Unfortunately the ones who decide to distribute it along the road make the job of cleaning up after them much more difficult.
They are cute though. Unfortunately the grey squirrels often crowd them and the flying squirrels out. flying squirrels are the preferred food for the barred owl
Understand the hot water heater very well. Ours started leaning some time ago and well only found it out in Jan. Expensive to replace but much improved peace of mind now.
The squirrel is a Douglas squirrel. The flying squirrels are all grey. These guys are very common in the Puget sound area.