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Trash Locks by Primacy Solutions

Booth: 4552
https://trashlockers.com/


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  • Charlottesville,  VA
  • United States


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  • After less than six months on the market, Primacy Solutions has developed a solution that allows homeowners, waste collection companies, and municipalities to make their existing trash carts Black Bear-Resistant

    Earlysville, VA, March 28, 2024 - Primacy Solutions, manufacturers of Locks to secure trash carts/cans against black bears, raccoons, squirrels, other critters and wind announced today that the Wildlife Management Institute has certified their Ultimate Trash Locks as the first and only product to date to pass the black bear-resistant testing to retrofit residential trash carts against black bear incursions.  The Ultimate Trash Locks allow homeowners, waste collection companies, and municipalities to retrofit their existing trash carts against black bears at a fraction of the cost of a new black bear-resistant cart.   To receive this certification the Locks were added to a typical residential trash cart.  Food that bears crave, such as mangos, apple/cherry pies, chocolate syrup, and marshmallow cream was then added to the cart with the chocolate and marshmallow spread onto the straps directly as well.  The cart was then put in a pen with multiple bears for over three hours, while the bears tried to gain access to the food that was locked inside the trash cart.   At the end of the test, the bears had not been able to gain any significant access to the food.  The cart and the straps did not suffer any significant damage. This certification was achieved with a 95-gallon Rehrig Pacific trash cart (Certification #BB0008).

                    After years of research, development, and testing, Primacy Solutions has created a solution that is easy to install, homeowner-friendly, and keeps black bears as well as other animals out of the trash carts. 

    Ultimate Trash Locks patent-pending design

    • Uses multiple flexible straps that are both bear and weather-resistant
    • Attaches in just minutes using stainless steel nuts and bolts
    • Uses side-release buckles for a release mechanism that can easily be undone with one hand by both the homeowner and the trash companies
    • Costs a fraction of a new bear-resistant cart

    “It is with genuine excitement that we announce that the Ultimate Locks have achieved this level of certification,” said Patrick Hanrahan, President of Primacy Solutions. “Once we saw that there were areas of the country that had daily or weekly black bear incursions that could not be addressed by our Original Trash Locks, we endeavored to make the Ultimate Locks that would not only deter the bears but make it virtually impossible for them to retrieve any food from the trash carts.  We would like to specifically like to thank the City of Asheville Sanitation Division as well as the WNC Nature Center for their support and encouragement, without which the certification may not have been achieved.

    Positive Customer Impact

    Many customers have already benefited from deploying the Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks. Wicked Weed Brewing, a regional brewery in Asheville NC, recently installed the Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks to its compost carts and spent grain totes to meet the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission’s requirements to become a recognized BearWise© Business.

    "Incorporating a commitment to environmental responsibility, including the protection of wildlife, is a cornerstone of our Sustainability Principle - Resource Stewardship," stated Andrew Dagnan, Director of Safety and Sustainability at Wicked Weed Brewing, a regional brewery in Asheville, NC. "Effectively managing waste, compost, and recyclables to prevent bear interactions is essential for upholding our Resource Stewardship principle."

    Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks Availability

    Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks is the latest example of Primacy Solutions’ commitment to delivering the best solutions to everyday problems. The Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks are available on its website, www.TrashLockers.com, as well as Amazon, Etsy, and some locally owned hardware stores.

    Founded in 2019, Primacy Solutions is committed to reducing wildlife-human interactions.  The company offers a range of products to secure trash carts against animal incursions.

    For more information on The Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks: www.TrashLockers.com 

    Visit bearwise.org for more information and free resources on living responsibly with black bears.

    For more information on approved black bear-resistant products see the Wildlife Management Institute:  https://wildlifemanagement.institute/bear-products/approved

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    Primacy Solutions and The Ultimate Black Bear Trash Locks are either pending trademarks of Primacy Solutions in the United States and/or other countries.

    The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

    For more information, press only:

    Patrick Hanrahan

    (434) 800-1280

    Patrick@TrashLockers.com

  • The City of Asheville Sanitation is pleased to announce an additional 340 additional bear carts have been ordered and Primacy Solutions' Ultimate Trash Locks have been approved for use. This marks a significant milestone in addressing economical bear-resistant solutions.

    340 additional bear trash carts are on the way

    The City of Asheville has purchased an additional 340 bear-resistant trash carts to be distributed this spring to residents who have been patiently waiting for this solution. The distribution will prioritize individuals on the waiting list based on their length of wait, ensuring that those who have been waiting the longest receive the carts first. Residents on the waiting list will be contacted by Sanitation staff over the next few months to confirm their address and ensure that they still want a bear cart. 

    This initiative reflects the City’s commitment to addressing the needs of the community and providing timely solutions to wildlife management challenges. By expanding access to bear-resistant trash carts, the City aims to further enhance the safety and well-being of both residents and wildlife while promoting responsible waste management practices.

    City approves new alternative bear-resistant trash cart straps 

    The Ultimate Trash Locks allow city residents to retrofit their existing trash carts to withstand encounters with black bears and other wildlife. Following testing at the WNC Nature Center where food items such as mangos, apple/cherry pies, chocolate syrup, and marshmallow cream were used to entice the bears, the locks demonstrated their effectiveness in preventing access to the contents of the trash cart.

    “We are excited to bring this economical bear-resistant trash solution to the community,” said Jes Foster, Sanitation Division Manager. “These locks provide residents with peace of mind knowing that their trash is secure and inaccessible to wildlife, helping to reduce potential conflicts and promote coexistence.”

    Key highlights of the Ultimate Trash Locks include:

    • Multiple flexible straps that are both bear and weather-resistant
    • Quick and easy installation using stainless steel nuts and bolts
    • Side-release buckles for a release mechanism that can be easily undone with one hand by the community

    Additionally, it’s important for residents to keep in mind that straps must be unbuckled when the trash carts are placed by the curb on sanitation days. This ensures that sanitation staff can easily access and empty the carts without any hindrance.

    Community members can purchase the trash locks directly from the manufacturer at this link.

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 Products

  • Ultimate Black Bear Trash Lock, Retrofit kit
    The first product to ever be certified as Black Bear Resistant, for retrofitting a trash cart. These straps were designed specifically for retrofitting trash carts to make them black bear-resistant....

  • The Ultimate Black Bear is the most secure lock for frequent black bear visitors. It has four straps, two on the front and one on each side. They are the only product on the market that can be used to retrofit a trash cart to make it black bear-resistant. Certified Black Bear Resistant, Certification # BB0008, after being subjected to the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies (SEAFWA) black bear-resistant products testing protocol. The certification is with a standard 95 gallon Rehrig-Pacific garbage cart

    • Trash Stays In, Animals Stay Out: Trash Lock straps are designed to keep your trash in a garbage can/cart with a hinged lid
    • One-handed operation, can unlatch with one hand while holding garbage with other hand
    • Durable: The straps have a breaking strength of over 3,000 lbs, the buckles are among the strongest available and the securing hardware is all stainless steel
    • Easy to Use: Trash Lock straps are easy to install on any trash cart
    • Quick installation does requires drilling small holes
    • Does Not Include Trash Can/Cart
    • Needs to be unlatched for automated truck pickups



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