Rocky View County is moving forward with an educational initiative to help reduce wildlife attractants in Bragg Creek.
Unsecured waste, overflowing bins, and other garbage attractants create challenges with human-wildlife interactions. Public engagement on the issue was conducted in spring 2025. The County received 169 survey contributions and 308 comments, with 92 per cent of respondents saying residents are managing garbage effectively at home, while 39 per cent identified overflowing garbage in communal areas, such as commercial or tourist spaces, as the top concern.
“This feedback made it clear that many residents are already doing their part, but more support is needed in shared and commercial spaces,” said Councillor Kevin Hanson. “This education-first approach gives residents, businesses, and visitors practical tools to help reduce wildlife attractants and keep Bragg Creek safe, clean, and welcoming.”
The initiative includes signage, business toolkits, social media awareness, and periodic visual checks of commercial and public park bins. Last month, the County installed four new public park bins along walking paths in Bragg Creek, bringing the total number of public bins to 17 and improving access to waste disposal for residents and visitors.
Businesses can help reduce wildlife attractants by keeping lids closed and locked when bins are not in use, preventing overflow, cleaning up loose waste, maintaining secure enclosures, and repairing damaged bins promptly.
The County will monitor the effectiveness of the campaign through repeated garbage audits in community hotspots.
For more information, contact Rocky View County Utilities at wasteandrecycling@rockyview.ca.