Question 1

How can I baboon-proof my waste?

Accepted Answer

It is essential to baboon-proof your dustbin, whatever type it is, and wherever it’s situated.

Wheelie bins can be fitted with a locking mechanism. Bins with a preinstalled lock can be purchased from Overstrand Municipality.
The fixed bins you see around the village are heavy enough not to be knocked over by the baboons, and can be locked with a simple carabiner available from the village shop. They are available from Primwood Products.
Store food waste indoors until Monday morning, when the rubbish is collected.

Betty’s Bay Conservancy has a good article on different types of bins and locking mechanisms you can buy locally, with contact details. And pages 28-29 of this booklet from Baboon Matters has DIY tips for baboon proof bins and compost containers.

Question 2

How can I baboon-proof my waste?

Accepted Answer

It is essential to baboon-proof your dustbin, whatever type it is, and wherever it’s situated.

Wheelie bins can be fitted with a locking mechanism. Bins with a preinstalled lock can be purchased from Overstrand Municipality.
The fixed bins you see around the village are heavy enough not to be knocked over by the baboons, and can be locked with a simple carabiner available from the village shop. They are available from Primwood Products.
Store food waste indoors until Monday morning, when the rubbish is collected.

Betty’s Bay Conservancy has a good article on different types of bins and locking mechanisms you can buy locally, with contact details. And pages 28-29 of this booklet from Baboon Matters has DIY tips for baboon proof bins and compost containers.