Bear-Resistant Bins Program

More streets are being proposed for bear-resistant bin delivery as part of the 2026 budget process. Pending Council approval, additional bins will be distributed in 2026.

Streets are selected based on bear activity data provided by Alberta Fish and Wildlife, with priority given to areas with higher sightings and wildlife concerns.

Bear-resistant bins are being distributed in phases based on bear activity data provided by Alberta Fish and Wildlife. Streets are prioritized where there have been high numbers of bear sightings, encounters, or previous wildlife concerns.

The Municipality reviews this data to determine which areas will receive bins next. Selected households are notified by letter approximately one week before delivery.

If your home is included in this phase of the program, you will receive a letter one week before delivery with details about when your bin will be exchanged.

If you have a problem with your bin, please do not try to resolve it yourself - call PULSE at 780-743-7000 for assistance. 

A specific kind of bear-proof bin was provided to all homes in Saprae Creek in August 2023 as a pilot project. Residents were asked to take a short survey to share feedback on the pilot project. Here are the results of the survey: 

• The majority of participants feel the new bear bin is easy to maneuver, find the latch easy to use and are satisfied with the bin’s durability.
• 82% of survey participants are more comfortable to leave their bin outside between collection days.
• Would you prefer to the previous system of having two collection bins for the summer and winter seasons?
  • Yes - 12%
  • No - 53%
  • I don’t know - 33%

With the positive results of the pilot project, additional bear-proof bins were provided to additional communities beginning in the Fall 2024.