Helpful Articles and Resources For Bear And Wilderness Safety

An industry-expert guide to how they work, why they work, and what truly makes a container bear-resistant.

Metal Bear‑Resistant Dumpsters vs. Plastic Lids: Why “Nothing Is Bear‑Proof” Is a Misleading Word Game — and Why Steel Still Wins When you start researching bear‑resistant dumpsters … read more

Top 10 Mistakes People Make With Outdoor Trash Storage — And How Bearicuda Solves Them Practical guide to keep outdoor trash storage safe & secure. Outdoor trash storage seems simple—u … read more

The Top 10 Reasons Bears Break Into Trash Cans Strong Food Odors Even sealed bags leak scent. Weak Plastic Lids Standard bins are no match for a determined bear. Learned Behavior Bears rememb … read more

What type of containers and dumpsters are there and what features should I consider? Bearicuda, Inc., a recognized industry leader of IGBC Certified bear-resistant trash cans, metal enclosures, dumpst … read more

Bears have extraordinary noses and opportunistic feeding habits. Ordinary carts, bins, and dumpsters act like billboards for calories—especially during hyperphagia (the seasonal bulk-up). The fi … read more

Why Bearproof Metal Dumpsters and Waste Systems Matter.  Before diving into technical features, it’s worth underscoring why they’re needed on rear-load and front-load dumpst … read more

Food storage lockers keep food secure from wildlife and deter bears. Bear‑resistant metal food storage lockers typically used in campsites and parks are sturdy, heavy‑gauge enclosures are designed to … read more

Rear-load dumpsters and front-load dumpsters are available in 1 to 8 cubic yard sizes. Finding the "best" brand for plastic dumpsters involves considering factors such as durability, features, and spe … read more

Bears in neighborhoods result in bearproof trash can mandate Bear-resistant containers help reduce bear-human encounters Areas in the U.S. with large bear populations know what a nuissance bears and o … read more

Bear-resistant containers deter bears and animals from getting into your trash. If you live near or visit wildlife-active areas, you should consider using bear- and animal-resistant trash cans. T … read more

Bearicuda’s Aspen Secret Potter is a beautiful painted wood trash can storage enclosure with a garden box on top for flowers. This  wood storage bin planter comes in a v … read more