Rat damage and peppermint spray

[PennyM]

I opened my bin the other day to find a big fat rat enjoying the warmth. It had chewed its way in through the hinge area. Is there any way to repair the damage?

BTW, peppermint spray will keep rats at bay, but they'll be back as soon as the odor has dissipated. I now spray it every time I open the bin.

[HotBinDjinn]

You could try some expanding foam to seal the hole in the lid. Not sure how you would fix the other damage.