A wildlife expert, Brad Gates, has concluded that damage done to at least one of the new lockable green bins was caused by rats or squirrels. He concludes this based on the size of the teeth marks in the plastic lids as shown in a photo taken by a Scarborough householder. Mr. Gates also says it appears the new bins have been made of a lighter plastic which permits smaller creatures to penetrate the bins. He also guesses that the lighter plastic was used to accommodate the weight of the locking mechanism on the lid. Mr. Gates may not be the final word on the useability of these bins but his knowledge of animal teeth marks seems sound.
