COMPOSTING IN BEAR COUNTRY

Home Composting & Bear Safety

The Grizzly Guard Composter is the world’s first certified bear-resistant residential tumbler composter on the market. Compact, user-friendly, and designed with curb appeal in mind, this system empowers homeowners to compost responsibly without inviting wildlife conflict.

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Certified by the Wildlife Management Institute through paws-on testing with black bears, the Grizzly Guard Composter sets a new safety standard for home composting.

Why Composting Safely Matters

Outdoor composting in bear habitat poses serious risks. When food scraps attract bears, both humans and wildlife lose. The phrase "A fed bear is a dead bear" reflects the unfortunate reality: bears that associate homes with food often face lethal consequences.

By investing in the Grizzly Guard Composter, you:

Protect wildlife and your household
Divert organics from the landfill
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Avoid collection fees and tipping costs
Create nutrient-rich compost safely and efficiently

Now Required by Regulation in Teton County, Wyoming

As of 2022, Teton County regulations require all food compost containers and piles to be bear-resistant.

“The following attractants shall be stored exclusively inside bear-resistant buildings, fencing, or enclosures… Food compost containers or piles”.
— Teton County Land Development Regulations, AMD2022-0004

The Grizzly Guard meets and exceeds these requirements with proven, certified bear-resistance.

How to Compost Effectively

Composting is simple, but a few smart practices can speed up the process:

Turn it often: Tumbling aerates the mix for faster breakdown.
Balance your browns and greens: Aim for a 3:1 ratio.
Maintain moisture: Like a wrung-out sponge.
Chop it small: Smaller bits decompose faster.
Monitor temperature: Warm = active composting.