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One-of-a-kind Bear Resistant Cart Garages from BearSaver

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One-of-a-kind Bear Resistant Cart Garages from BearSaver

Here at BearSaver, we have the ability to offer innovative solutions for your waste management problems where bears are involved. That’s why we’ve designed our line of Bear Resistant Cart Garages. One-of-a-kind in the industry, BearSaver Cart Garages were created to work with automated collection systems on city streets, parks, buildings, and other areas where animals may feed on garbage. All BearSaver cart garages work with poly carts and can be used for either trash or recycling and customized to your needs. Let’s take a closer look at each cart garage available. BearSaver Bearier cart enclosure for residential use For those looking for a cart enclosure for residential use, then the BearSaver Bearier Residential Cart Enclosure RCE195F fits the bill. This cart garage holds one standard 65- or 95-gallon poly cart, which is included with the garage. The enclosure comes with a top lid that flips open for easy loading and a large door for effortless unloading. Both come with...

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BearSaver Bear-Proof Containers Keep People – and Bears – Safe

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BearSaver Bear-Proof Containers Keep People – and Bears – Safe

Seeing an average-sized black bear on your property can be nerve-wracking. After all, the typical American black bear can weigh anywhere from 100 - 300 pounds. But what would you do if you saw a 500-pound black bear at your home or business? That’s what’s happened in South Lake Tahoe recently, where an enormous black bear known as “Hank the Tank” has made himself at home. He’s ballooned to that size after breaking into at least 28 homes and snacking on garbage and human food. Unfortunately, this is a situation that can be dangerous for both people and bears. But it’s also avoidable. Here’s what you need to know about keeping yourself and your local bears safe. Easy access to human food is detrimental to bears While the typical black bear will make meals of grubs and berries, they’ll eat whatever is closest and easiest to find. This often means that garbage, human food, and pet food that is left...

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Bears Will Be Waking Up Soon – Are You Ready?

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Bears Will Be Waking Up Soon – Are You Ready?

Spring is nearly here! That means we’ll soon see longer days and the fresh blooms of early-season plants and flowers. It also means that we’ll be seeing bears. At this time of year, bears will be waking up from hibernation and will be in search of food. As green leaves and ripe berries are in short supply, they’ll be looking to other sources for their meals.That’s why it’s so important to be ready when you live in bear country. Follow these important tips to help avoid dangerous interactions with bears this spring and throughout the coming year. Avoid bear conflicts Bears can be very common in many areas of North America. If you live in a community that is home to bears, then it’s important to understand the do’s and don’ts of avoiding conflicts with bears: Don’t feed bears or leave pet food or bird food outside. Don’t add meat or sweet foods to your compost pile. Do clean and...

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New Bearsaver Cart Garage Keeps People and Animals Out of the Trash

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Designed for both park and urban usage, the Bearsaver Bear and Rodent Resistant Cart Garage Waste Receptacle with Chute (Item #MCE135B-CH) combines the great looks of the Securr Cart Garage waste receptacles with the proven scavenger-resistant functionality of the Bearsaver CE family of bear-proof trash cans. This attractive and ADA-compliant waste receptacle eliminates unwanted foraging by people and animals. With the growing homeless populations in urban areas and the resulting increase in rodent problems, this new model is an ideal choice for many cities. Whether you need to keep people out of the receptacle or you want to discourage bears, rodents and other animals from getting inside, the unique loading chute makes this receptacle resistant to all types of scavenging. Works With Your Cart-Tipper Collection System Many municipalities and waste collection contractors utilize trucks with an automated cart pick up system for residential waste collection. This new cart garage allows the use of the same cart tipper trucks for trash...

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Protect Waste Carts with Bear-Resistant Cart Garages from BearSaver

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Many of today’s solid waste collection services utilize garbage trucks that lift and empty trash carts. In many locations, trash carts must be secured inside a metal bin. Reasons for placing carts inside metal bins include the need to secure the carts from theft, the need for an attractive look, and the need to keep animals out of the trash. At BearSaver, we are pleased to offer several different Cart Garage options that you can use to safely and attractively enclose your cart until pick up. What is a Cart Garage? Simply put, a Cart Garage is a metal bin that contains a trash cart that is compatible with automated pickup systems. The garage allows you to place the cart inside an enclosure when not being serviced. At BearSaver, we offer several different models of Cart Garages designed for carts of varying sizes and capacities. Each of these bins is bear-proof and rodent-proof, ensuring you do not have to worry...

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