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You may be an idiot. Mine are the original and hand made from the best materials available. I have not seen any for sale on amazon but if you donate $25 to a charity I designate I will send you a free set. They have been successful thousands of times.

No company, just individual helping bears and people.

It should work for you or put a notch in the pin for the wire to sit in. Thanks, The strap method has been 100% successful with racoons. Their thumb can't open the buckles.

Your welcome, let me know if you need any ideas or instruction. Keeping bears and people safe is my goal. Just saw a grizzly near Glacier Nat Park 3 days ago on a trip out west.

You are full of it. They have worked for thousands of people on bears.

Straps which can be 1" heavy duty polypropylene or nylon and can be purchased at any fabric store and probably Michaels or Ace Hardware. The buckles are most important.

Agreed, in my neighborhood people store their cans outside all week and when they set them out on the morning of pick-up they unbuckle or take out the bolts. Bears only came at night so no problem and both systems worked well. In many other communities around Florida that we have retroffited the homeowners have had to pay the Trash company or the County extra for the few seconds it takes the workers to undo. One company does it for free because they like people and wildlife but this only works if the don't use the automated trucks.

It's all good, just want to protect people and bears. After witnessing the horrendous FL bear hunt fiasco in 2015 I had to try to help make a better future.

@YankeeLake Can you explain what you mean by "to an extent?" Thanks!

Why would you say this without trying it?? You have not used my method.. I have not sent you hardware. We have installed thousands across the this Country and Canada and it does work in almost every case.

I concur. I used the same buckles and straps as instructed and the bears managed to pry the side and fish the garbage out. I’m going to have to try to install buckles on the sides as well.

That's why Jim did a new video over 2 years ago showing to put two straps on the sides and two straps on the front.

The four strap system works magnificently. And Jim's invention was so great that the state wildlife agency is now launching the same exact strap program.

That is a good idea John. As I have said lock pins are not my best choice just giving folks an easier option to using 1/4 inch bolts which is the better option.

Yes Peter. I think you just texted me also at 321-243-0279. Is that picture Chimney Rock, cool place.

Yes Susi, let me know what you need and how many. A picture of the top and front of your can will help get the right fit. Text or call 321-243-0279

Hi Krys, We have not had a problem in FL and the city or county or waste company owns them here. I be-leave some of the other states that I mail to have similar situations. I would call first but you may need to be forceful with the employee, if they say no, ask why and how are they going to protect wildlife and customers.

Hello Jennifer, I use 1" width heavy polypro strapping which is rated for 900 lbs because the PS22 buckles only come in 1" width. The buckles are critical. For the Brown Bear kits in Canada I use 1"nylon straps which have about 4,000 lb rating.

Johny, This just came through. Contact as needed. Jim 321-243-0279

Hi Jeff, I just saw your question. If you need a kit still give me a call 321-243-0279

Hi Jeff, Just checking back on your bear situation. Feel free to contact me. Jimthekayakguy

Hello Holly, yes and can install it for you or tell you how. Do you have the same type of trash can? If not send me a picture of the top and front of can. Jim

I am guessing the town does not supply trash cans. Maybe you can reinforce the hinge. Send pictures and I may have an idea. I had some failures years ago. One of the most important lessons was that bears will eventually give up when they use more calories than the food source supplies. I try to keep them wild by making if difficult to get to our food.

Great job Rich. If you or neighbors need anything else get in touch. The 1 inch nylon strap is rated above 2500 lbs so if you bolt it to the wall you should be good.

Absolutely, and if your can has the firm plastic lid like the one in the video you only need the two front straps for raccoons, dogs, etc. They have never figured out how to open the buckle yet...

It has worked on many thousands of cans in multiple states and Canada. Why don't you contact me direct and figure out what you may have done wrong. If you send me pictures I should be able to help you and more importantly, the bears.

Hello Ruben. I don't check this link very often but you can always reach me by email or text. I mail kits to the US and Canada often. Jim

Thanks Daniela and great work in Colorado. Saving bears and keeping people safe one state at a time.

Yes these straps would work much better and my 80 year old neighbors have no problem. You have wonderful trashologists to cut thru the tape. I guess Gorilla is stronger than Bear but this will be a permanent fix. Send me a picture of your trash can and I can send you a kit for cost. You will need someone to install them correctly.

@@jimthekayakguy7921 How do I send you a photo, Jim? Thanks for the fast reply.

@@Parrotilla Hello, you can send it to my cell phone or call me at 321-243-0279

@@jimthekayakguy7921 Thanks, Jim. Will take the photo tomorrow. Much appreciated!

Always looking for good ideas. You know bears have the best sense of smell we know of so reducing attractants can help them and us. Thanks for your comment.

Maybe the hinge was going bad but the straps will work if done correctly. If you can fix the hinges bend a piece of aluminum around them and put a bolt through it or you could just bolt some strapping to the hinge side. Hope that helps or contact me direct.

Here is the link, they are still there. or I can send kits. www.plastic-buckle.com/

Suzanne you can contact me direct. Need to know type of critter(bear, raccoon etc) , how many sets, and a picture of the top front on your trash can in case I have to modify straps. Jim 321-243-0279

@@jimthekayakguy7921 Hi Jim, what is your email address, so that I can send you pics of my garbage cans?

It would be good to protect the bear family and yours. If you know anyone who has a critter-cam you can set that up or look for tracks or scat. If you are near bear country and the can is knocked over it is probably a bear. This method will deter him. If you need help let me know. Jim

@@jimthekayakguy7921 It keeps getting knocked over every almost every week. Can't see any tracks because we haven't had rain in a few weeks, we haven't found any scat either. Our home is surrounded by woods & a mile or so from a wildlife preserve. Got a critter cam on the way

Hello Phil, Can you send me a picture of the top front of your trash can, your address, description of the problem, and how many sets for you and anyone living near you. Jim 321-243-0279

This is to secure the trash can until pick up. In my community we are not allowed to set the cans at the curb until the morning of pick up so the homeowner takes them off then. In some areas the trash company has agreed to unhitch the buckle system that I also designed. See other video How To Make Most Trash Cans Bear Resistant.

@@jimthekayakguy7921 Another issue i have is the squirrels eat through the plastic lid. I had to put 2 layers of chicken wire over the lid..

@@tonyj8947 I had a friend that was missing 20% of his lid and used a critter-cam to see that it was a squirrel. I have not heard of any squirrels chewing on my straps or buckles but I had to relocate 2 of them after nesting season because they had damaged 2 of my kayaks. Someone told me cayenne pepper works but it would wash off where I have them on the rack.

@@jimthekayakguy7921 I hear spraying ammomia in the gsrbage can and inside the garbage bag works. Ill give it a shot

Thank you 😊

Hello AC, Thanks for the comments and you are right the buckles and straps have been holding up to the Florida sun and it definitely will work for all the critters you mentioned. Jim

I do recommend the bolt and wingnut but wanted to give choices as the other is quicker.

If not, you can always gorilla glue it👌

That would certainly work good, but check with guys working on truck to make sure it will not poke them with the bolt. Safety first. Thanks

Many thanks!

Thanks 👍