Stardew Raccoon: Who Is The Trash Bear and How to Win His Rewards?

Stardew Valley Raccoon Quest Tracker

Track your progress with the Trash Bear and Raccoon Family quests!

Click on a quest title or the green arrow button to view quest details and track your progress!
The "Trash Bear" appears in Year 3 near the sewers in Cindersap Forest on non-rainy, non-festival days. Complete all 4 requests to clean up the town!

Request #1: First Seasonal Item

Possible Requests (depends on season):

Spring: Wild Horseradish Spring: Daffodil Spring: Leek Spring: Sunfish Summer: Spice Berry Summer: Grape Summer: Rainbow Trout Fall: Blackberry Fall: Hazelnut Fall: Walleye Winter: Winter Root Winter: Snow Yam Winter: Crocus
The first request is a random fish or forageable item from the current season.

Request #2: Second Seasonal Item

Possible Requests (depends on season):

Similar to Request #1 Another seasonal fish or forage item
The second request is also a random seasonal fish or forageable item, but will be different from the first request.

Request #3: First Cooked Dish

Possible Requests (random cooked dishes):

Bruschetta Fish Taco Blueberry Tart Salmon Dinner Fried Calamari Hashbrowns Pizza And many others...
This third request will be a cooked dish. Make sure you've been watching The Queen of Sauce on TV to learn recipes! If you're unsure what dish is shown in the thought bubble, check your cooking menu.

Request #4: Second Cooked Dish

Possible Requests (random cooked dishes):

Similar to Request #3 Another random cooked dish
The final request will be another cooked dish. Once you provide this, the Trash Bear will play panpipes, float away with a leaf umbrella, and clean up trash around town!

Rewards:

• Cleans up trash in Cindersap Forest

• Removes garbage from Pam's yard

• Upgrades Dusty's dog pen

• Charming cutscene of the Trash Bear flying away

0/4 Completed
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The Raccoon Family questline was added in Update 1.6. First, restore your greenhouse, wait for a windstorm event, then repair the giant stump with 100 Hardwood. After that, the raccoon will appear and start his requests.

Preparation: Repair the Giant Stump

Requirements:

Complete the Greenhouse Wait for windstorm event (~10% chance each night) 100 Hardwood
After a windstorm, check the northwest area of Cindersap Forest (west of Marnie's Ranch) for a fallen tree with a giant stump. Interact with it and use 100 Hardwood to repair it.

Reward:

• Mr. Raccoon moves in the next day

Quest #1: "Raccoon Is Hungry"

Required Items:

5 Crab Pot fish (Clam, Snail, Periwinkle, etc.) 1 Smoked Fish (need to craft a Fish Smoker)

Reward:

• 25 Seasonal Seeds

(Carrot Seeds in Spring, Summer Squash Seeds in Summer, Broccoli Seeds in Fall, or Powdermelon Seeds in Winter)

You'll need to craft a Fish Smoker to create smoked fish. The recipe can be purchased at Willy's Fish Shop for 10,000g.

Quest #2: "Raccoon Wants a Wife"

Required Items:

2 Artisan Goods (can be Dried Fruit, Jelly, Juice, Pickles) OR 5 Purple Mushrooms

Rewards:

• Raccoon Journal (increases chance to find Mixed Seeds when cutting weeds)

• Mrs. Raccoon arrives and opens her Shop!

Mrs. Raccoon will open a shop inside the stump. She trades items rather than using gold as currency.

Quest #3: "Growing the Family 1"

Required Items:

1 Dried Mushroom (any type) 5 of one item: Cave Carrots, Eggs, or White Algae (random)

Reward:

• Raccoon Hat (wearable hat)

You'll need to craft a Dehydrator to create dried mushrooms.

Quest #4: "Growing the Family 2"

Required Items:

2 Artisan Goods (Dried Fruit, Jelly, Juice, or Pickles)

Reward:

• 5 Fairy Dust (instantly completes machine processing)

Quest #5: "Gift for the Missus"

Required Items:

2 random items from this list: 20 Bat Wings 20 Bug Meat 4 Coral 1 Diamond 5 Frozen Geodes 3 Ghostfish 10 Moss 1 Rusty Spoon 99 Slime 5 Trash

Reward:

• Jungle Tank (decorative aquarium that can hold up to 3 fish)

Raccoons have odd taste in romantic gifts! Save unusual items like trash and rusty artifacts just in case.

Quest #6: "Growing the Family 3"

Required Items:

2 Artisan Goods (Dried Fruit, Jelly, Juice, or Pickles)

Reward (Choose 1):

Book of Stars (grants XP in all skills) 5-7 Fairy Dust 3-4 Mystery Boxes Stardrop Tea (universally loved gift) Random unshipped item

Quest #7: "Growing the Family 4"

Required Items:

2 Artisan Goods (Dried Fruit, Jelly, Juice, or Pickles)

Reward (Choose 1):

Same options as Quest #6

Quest #8: "Family Celebration"

Required Items:

2 items from the treasure/trash list (same as Quest #5)

Rewards:

• Choose 1 item (same options as Quest #6/7)

• "Good Neighbor" achievement

• Mrs. Raccoon's shop expands to full inventory

• All raccoon children appear outside the stump

Congratulations! You've completed the Raccoon Family questline and helped them settle into their new home in Stardew Valley.
0/9 Completed

 

The elusive Trash Bear, ready to transform trash into treasure.
The elusive Trash Bear, ready to transform trash into treasure

Who is the Trash Bear?

Ah, Stardew Valley. A peaceful, serene place where the vegetables are always ripe, and the fish bite generously. But if you wander near the sewers, you might stumble upon a rotund character that has puzzled and charmed players: the Trash Bear. Known by multiple names like Big Boah and Racoon Poppins, this chubby raccoon adds an enigmatic yet rewarding layer to the gameplay. In the gaming world where high octane thrills often take center stage, it’s the Trash Bear’s simplicity that captures the hearts of players—some of whom have also been lured into the game by their love for titles like Red Dead Redemption 2.

What Does the Trash Bear Do?

Trash Bear transforming trash into a tree
Trash Bear transforming trash into a tree

Ever wondered who cleans up all the trash in Cindersap Forest? Yes, it’s our friend, the Trash Bear. As you interact with him, usually near the sewers, he’ll ask for specific food items like fish tacos or vegetables. Once you give him these items, the Trash Bear will work his magic, turning refuse into nature’s marvels. He’ll make the trash disappear and even bring a dog back to life—talk about being multi-talented!

It’s worth noting that the Trash Bear has a seasonal appearance; he comes back every spring, giving players a recurring chance for these magical interactions.

How to Get Trash Bear to Clean the Sewage Area

If you’re not merely content with his woodland miracles, you can get the Trash Bear to clean up the entire sewage area. The process requires a series of four interactions where you need to give him the food he asks for. After the fourth feeding, not only does the Trash Bear clear out the rubbish, he also cleans the lot in front of Pam’s RV.

four interactions

Tip: If you’re having trouble finding the food items he requests, keep an eye on the daily special at the Stardrop Saloon or visit the traveling cart.

Triggering the Cutscene

The Trash Bear is not all action; he offers some cinematic pleasure as well. Feeding him four times triggers a cutscene, a magical little sequence that adds depth to your Stardew Valley experience. His preferences for food items don’t change, so you can prep in advance if you’re eager to witness this mini-movie. It is, however, unclear if there are additional layers to this storyline, which only amplifies the mystery surrounding this plump raccoon.

What Are the Rewards?

So what’s in it for you? Apart from the satisfaction of feeding a large raccoon and cleaning up the environment, you get to unlock a cutscene that adds charm to your game narrative. While the specific details of the cutscene remain the subject of player speculation, it’s these small moments that make Stardew Valley a uniquely captivating experience.

Not just a cleaner, but a life-bringer too!
Not just a cleaner, but a life-bringer too!

So, whether you call him Trash Bear, Big Boah, or even mistake him for a beaver, one thing’s clear: this fat raccoon makes Stardew Valley a better place, one fish taco at a time. While we may not yet know the full extent of his role, he’s already become a beloved figure in the Stardew Valley lore. Now, excuse me as I go fishing—I have a Trash Bear to feed.