Pilot Project: Bear-Resistant Organics Bins

Great News! 

The District is testing out bear-resistant green organics bins for residents of Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay and Tuwanek.

The bins have lids that remain locked until lifted upside down by the waste collection truck.

The Details

Who: Residents in Sandy Hook, Tillicum Bay or Tuwanek

What: 175 bear-resistant green organics bins. Residents will trade in their current green bin for a bear-resistant bin. First-come, first-served basis.

Cost: $100 including tax. This is a one-time fee and is the price difference between the regular green bins and the bear-resistant ones.

If you are a homeowner of a house in Sandy Hook to Tuwanek and would like a bear-resistant organics bin, 

APPLY NOW

Important Information

• Only homeowners in the areas mentioned above can apply, not tenants.
• Residents must bring in their current green bin on a select date to swap for a bear-resistant bin. Bin delivery is not available for this program.
• These bins are bear-resistant, not proof. Residents must keep their bear-resistant organics bin in a secured location, away from animals, along with their other waste bins.

What About the Rest of Sechelt?

If there are bins remaining by June 1, 2025, we will open the program to the rest of Sechelt on a first-come, first-served basis. We are not taking a wait list.

If this program is successful, Council may look at acquiring these bins in the future.