There's a new bear bin in town.
The GrizzBin is IGBC certified after being tested in Montana by six 400-600-pound grizzly bears. Made from powder-coated steel with a bear-resistant opening mechanism, it keeps wildlife out and communities safe.
Typical bear enclosures hold just 1–2 bags of trash. Each GrizzBin module holds up to 8 full bags in a 96-gallon can—delivering the capacity communities need in an enclosure that looks as good as it performs.
CITIBIN’s modular design adapts to any property. From 2 modules for a single-family home to 8 or more for multi-family or resort communities, the GrizzBin scales to meet your space and waste stream requirements—while elevating the look of any setting.
A grizzly’s sense of smell is seven times stronger than a bloodhound’s. As bear populations rise, human–bear encounters are increasing—and unsecured trash is one of the biggest causes. Once bears associate neighborhoods with food, they keep coming back, putting both people and bears at risk.
CITIBIN started in New York, building enclosures tough enough to stop rats. Now, we’ve taken that same approach to the Rockies, creating a bin that’s proven to keep out grizzlies.
From nationwide outlets to local papers:
The New York Times · Aspen Daily News · NPR · MSNBC · Inc. Magazine · Fast Company · Bloomberg · Crain's New York
Material & Hardware
Enclosure: 12 Gauge sheet steel or aluminum, powder-coated in dark pewter. Impenetrable to rats and bears.
Siding: recycled bamboo composite boards in charcoal or coffee, or custom vinyl wrap available.
Hardware: stainless steel hinges, screws, and leveling feet
Reversible top doors: secured with pneumatic, slow closing arms.
Front doors: Guard protected handle opener. Stainless steel latches.
Arms: hydraulic, slow-closing
Leveling feet: adjustable from 0.5-7 inches
Dimensions
Exterior dimensions: 33.5 inches wide, 38.25 inches deep, 54 inches high
Exterior Depth with FRONT doors fully open: 69 inches
Exterior Height with TOP doors fully open: 74.5 inches
Interior dimensions: 30 inches wide, 36.5 inches deep, 46.25 inches high
Recommended can size:standardized to fit one 65-96 gallon residential can
Assembled Weight: 250 pounds per module
The GrizzBin is a secure and beautifully designed bear-resistant enclosure that protects communities while fitting naturally into homes, parks, and resorts. Here are just a few reasons you’ll love it:
Tested in Montana by six 500-pound grizzlies and certified by the IGBC.
Powder-coated steel and a bear-resistant opening mechanism keep wildlife out.
Built for the harshest climates, with long-lasting, low-maintenance materials.
Unlike typical bear bins, the GrizzBin is designed to look as good as it performs.
From 2 modules for a single-family home to 8 or more for a resort, the GrizzBin adapts to your needs.
From stopping rats in NYC to keeping out grizzlies in the Rockies, CITIBIN is proven where it matters most.
Absolutely. Both the panel and the doors of the enclosure feature powder-coated steel cabinets, stainless steel hardware, and bamboo composite siding. You can avoid the warping issues that might be present with wood enclosures, and the stainless steel won’t rust. In addition, bamboo composite is used in all of the siding/panels, which is another material that can stand up to difficult weather conditions. We are so confident in CITIBIN that we offer a 2-year warranty.
One of the many great features of CITIBIN is its modular design. You can select from a variety of sizes and configurations in order to come away with recycling bin storage that best fits your needs.
The IGBC certified Large enclosure fits a 96-gallon bin, and you can choose to configure your CITIBIN with as many modules as necessary to hold all of the containers you use.
Not at all! We designed CITIBIN as a ready-to-assemble solution. It’s easy to put together with minimal tools. You’ll simply need the instruction manual that we provide, a Phillips screwdriver, and an allen key.
Very little is needed in terms of maintenance on your CITIBIN, which is yet another great feature. Unlike a wood recycling enclosure that may need to be cleaned regularly, weather treated and re-stained from time to time, only basic cleaning is necessary with CITIBIN. The bamboo composite siding is not going to have the same issues as a wood enclosure.
We include two different doors with your CITIBIN to make it as functional as possible. First, the top doors open up, so you can easily toss in your recycling. Then, when it is time to take your container out of the CITIBIN, the front doors can be opened for easy access.
We recommend sticking with the prefab options unless the sizes available will not be a good fit for your needs. The good news is that there are many module and sizing options to pick from. If you need a custom size, please feel free to contact us, but keep in mind that the lead time can be extended from 12-14 weeks for a prefab unit to 14-16 weeks for a custom unit.
At this time, we only offer installation services if you are located in New York City. For those in NYC, we are happy to provide delivery, installation, and even haul away of an existing recycling enclosure. Thanks to this service, you can have your new CITIBIN in place and doing its job in very short order. For those outside of NYC, installation services are not available. However, thanks to the modular design and helpful instructions, you’ll find it is very easy to assemble your own outdoor recycling box storage bin.
Years in development. Built for strength, safety, and style. The GrizzBin by CITIBIN is now IGBC certified to protect people and bears alike.
