Helpful Bear Information--BEAR STRAPS NOW AVAILABLE
DEC Presentation on Bears (10/14/2020)
Below are multiple resources to help our residents stay safe.
• Reducing Human/Bear Conflicts
• Bear-proofing Trash Containers
• Recommended Garbage Receptacles
HELPFUL BEAR WEBSITES:
https://bearwise.org/ - GOOD FOR RESOLVING BEAR CONFLICT
http://www.bearsmart.com/managing-communities/waste-management/ OR http://www.bearproofcontainers.com/index.html OR http://bearsmartdurango.org/?gallery=waste-management
- BEAR GARBAGE CONTAINMENT INFORMATION
https://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/wildlife_pdf/bbnathis.pdf - GOOD FOR BEAR BIOLOGY AND CONFLICT (New York State Dept. of Environmental Protection)
https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Wildlife/Nuisance-Wildlife/Living-with-Black-Bears - GOOD FOR BEAR BIOLOGY AND HOW TO LIVE WITH BLACK BEARS (Connecticut Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection)
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BEAR STRAPS
Due to an increase in bear sightings within the Town of Ramapo, the Town Clerk's office offers Strong Strap™ devices for home garbage receptacles at a discounted rate of $25.
The U.S. PATENTED Strong Strap™ is designed to improve the quality and utility of your waste cart by effectively keeping your lid closed. When your lid is shut, your trash will stay in the can where it belongs. For every can owner, this utility strap will improve your trash carts' cleanliness with seamless integration.
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Universal: The Strong Strap™ attaches to every 32–95 gallon garbage can with a handle.
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Durability: Engineered from high-grade outdoor materials, the Strong Strap™ can withstand the beating a trash can takes.
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Easy Installation: Tools are not required to install Strong Strap™. Just unbox the product and install it on your can within minutes. The process is simple, just loop, screw, and snap.