I would give a call to DEC anyway. Of course they will realize this is not the bear's fault, but the fault of the owner of the garbage. It is people like her that encourage the bear problem which ultimately leads to the bears having to be destroyed or carted out of the area which takes time and money.

The issue of the lack of cleaning up their property is also in the realm of DEC's policies and they will issue the appropriate citations if necessary and maybe light a little fire under her butt to get her to clean up her mess.

Tell them that you are concerned that the bear will become a problem in the community if this is not taken care of. It is still early enough that the bear is not used to being fed by the garbage constantly and it may leave your area alone if it disappears.