The problem, officers said, was not the bear but people not handling their trash and foodstuffs correctly. The stuffed trash bags piled high certainly weren't bear proof. There were a huge number of trash bags and open trash dispersed around roads. Perfect for a bear. The natural food supply is tough.
Bears habituate real quick to whatever food is available.
Bears aren't real picky at all. Garbage dumps in a dry year become more attractive. They need to have a bad experience the first time out. If they don't, they're addicts. If that doesn't happen, you can haul them away anywhere, and they'll just come back.