Most effective bear-resistant trash containers for parks, campgrounds, and public spaces.
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, dumpsters, and food-storage lockers. Known for park-grade steel enclosures, ADA options, large selection of dumpsters and metal trash enclosures. Used in municipalities, campgrounds and US national parks.
The most effective, certified, bear-resistant solutions for parks, campgrounds, HOAs, and public spaces.
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 containers (trash cans, metal enclosures, dumpsters, and food-storage lockers), provides park-grade metal trash enclosures, that are ADA-compliant, as well as a large selection of bearproof metal dumpsters and food storage lockers used in municipalities, campgrounds and US national parks.
Types of Bear-Resistant Trash Containers, Steel Garbage Can Enclosures & Bearproof Metal Dumpsters
For a community park, you typically need a combination of the following:
1. Bear-Resistant Park Trash Cans (Single or Double Door)Ideal for: trails, picnic areas, parking lots, playgrounds.
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2. Bear-Resistant Recycling Containers
- Similar to standard trash receptacles but has dual compartments or clearly marked openings for Trash Only, Recycle Only, etc.
- Useful for parks aiming to maintain recycling programs.
- Bear-resistant certification from IGBC or other independent bear-testing facilities
- Options: ADA-compliant containers provide easy access for all, including those with disabilities
- Recommended bear-resistant trash and recycling enclosures:
3. Bear-Resistant Food Storage Lockers
Metal food storage lockers provide secure, safe storage of food and other items from wildlife that may be near campgrounds or park areas in search of food.
- Often required in picnic or campground areas.
- Bear-resistant certification from IGBC or other independent bear-testing facilities
- Sizes: Small (individual campsite) to group-sized lockers.
- Features: heavy-gauge steel, ventilation slots, child-safe latches.
- Recommended bear-resistant food storage:
- Whistler Bear-resistant food storage locker: 16-46 cubic foot lockers
- Ranger Bear-resistant storage locker: 15, 25 and 30 cubic foot lockers
4. Bear-Resistant Metal Trash Enclosures for 65–95 Gallon Carts
These allow parks to keep using rolling carts but lock them inside a certified enclosure.
These heavy-duty metal trash bin carts offer the same bear protection as fixed, stationary trash receptacles but provide greater flexibility for waste haulers.
Benefits:
- Lower cost than dedicated park-style steel bins
- Easy for sanitation trucks to service
- Great for remote trailheads & parking lots
- Bear-resistant certification from IGBC or other independent bear-testing facilities
- Recommended bear-resistant metal trash enclosures:
- Titan Metal Bear-resistant Trash Can Cart: 65, 95 Gallon
5. Bear-Resistant Dumpsters (Front-Load or Rear-Load)
Sizes: 2–8 cubic yards (front-load) or 1.5–4 cubic yards (rear-load).
Material: Made of heavy-duty 12 and 14-gauge steel
Key Features:
- Heavy reinforced lids
- Bear-resistant gravity latch or over-center latch
- Locking bars or pinch-point resistant openings
- Compatibility with standard waste-hauler trucks
- Bear-resistant certification from IGBC or other independent bear-testing facilities
- Recommended bear-resistant dumpsters:
- Guardian Frontload Dumpster: 2,4,6 & 8 cubic yard
- Guardian Rearload Dumpster: 1.5, 2, 3 & 4 cubic yard
- Crested Butte Frontload Dumpster: 4, 6 & 8 cubic yard.
