diy bear resistant garbage bin enclosureS for residential use
Photo courtesy of City of Port Moody.
Wooden slat or thin metal garden sheds are not bear proof. If a bear can get its claws in between gaps, it can easily tear into a container or structure. Metal garden sheds are easily crumpled if it wishes to gain access to garbage bins or other attractants stored inside.
Pictured above is a DIY version of a bear proof container using metal flashings around solid wood construction and metal crossbars to latch the doors: any gaps should be less than 3/8". Click on this link for more ideas and BEAR RESISTANT ENCLOSURE PLANS.
MAKE YOUR GARBAGE BIN BEAR RESISTANT. Secure the bin to a solid structure or a tree so bears can’t knock it over or roll it away and “work” it.
You can order 'Toter' bins online. Not cheap. Amazon has bear proof trash can locks that you can add to your existing bin.
Using a bungie cord to keep your bins closed may keep out the crows, and although it may stall the process for a minute or two, it simply won’t be effective with a hungry, persistent bear.