Hungry bears will have a harder time feasting in Nelson’s downtown core as the city rolls out 35 new bear-resistant garbage bins.
In a news release, the City of Nelson said it has partnered with Kootenay Lake Tourism to install the bins downtown, replacing all existing trash cans to better protect the community and local wildlife.
The new bins are the Freedom 32 model, manufactured by Canadian supplier Haul-All.
They feature a hands-free foot pedal, as well as a handle for snowy months, and are certified by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC).
That means they’ve passed rigorous testing – including live bear trials in Yellowstone and Montana – to ensure a high level of bear resistance.
While no container is completely “bear-proof” due to factors like improperly secured lids, the city said these bear-resistant bins are a significant step forward in reducing human-wildlife conflict and protecting both residents and the bears that call the region home.
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