We have possums. They don't go through our bins, but they scour leaves from trees (until the tree dies) and make demonic noises at night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHulXzuc_9Y
They look cute but would tear you to shreds. And you are absolutely right, they sound like demons. When I was younger they really freaked me out till my parents told me that was what the noise was.