Does anyone have any suggestions about flies in the trash can? Last year we had a ton of flies from our trash which would make their way into our house. I thought it was because I was using the cheapy, clear janitorial trashbags. This year I have changed to the thick black bags that sinch up at the top, but I am starting to notice that the problem is ongoing. Last week I noticed that there were a bunch of maggots left after the garbage man emptied our trash can. I didn't want to use bleach because I didn't want it to make a mark on the lawn, but I sprayed out the garbage can till it was spotless on the inside. I was hoping that would take care of it, but this morning I noticed that there are maggots along the sides all the way up to the top.

Is this normal? It is so ucky. My stomach turns everytime I take out the trash.

I was thinking it might be from all the poopy diapers that we have. Bethany still wears diapers part of the day (like anytime we go anywhere) and of course Sery is still in diapers.

So from my own brainstorming I have decided that there are two possible causes. I either need to get trash bags that tie at the top so it will close tighter or if that is not it, deal with it until my kids are all potty-trained.

Please let me know if anyone has anymore ideas.