From now until November, WildSafeBC will be out during the late evenings tagging the bins that have been placed onto the curb prior to the day of collection.

It is against Kimberley’s Solid Waste Regulations and Fees Bylaw No. 2694, 2021 to do this and ultimately leads to food-conditioned bears.

WildSafeBC provides information on these bylaws but does not enforce them or deliver fines.

Below are some WildSafe Bin Tagging facts:

1. Bin tagging consists of placing removable stickers on containers placed out early, prior to collection.
2. Containers set out too early can attract wildlife to your neighbourhood.
3. Empty or full, containers left outside provide smells and visual cues that can attract wildlife.
4. Bears and other wildlife that receive a food reward may become food-conditioned.
5. A food-conditioned animal can put themselves and people at risk and may cause property damage.

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