Frequently Asked Questions • 100% Clear
Everything families ask us about Clip O' Bac.
Want to make sure it fits your city's wheeled carts, works smoothly on collection day, or survives a -40 °C January blizzard? We've gathered all the answers right here!
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Protect your bins without ever touching a power drill.
Unlike hardware store straps that require drilling 4 holes into your municipality's plastic cart, Clip O' Bac snaps right under the rim by hand in 10 seconds.
Why do 9 out of 10 families choose the Duo Pack?
As soon as your brown compost bin is locked, raccoons immediately try to open the garbage bin right next to it! The Duo Pack (2 bins) solves both at once for only +$21 all-in.
Does Clip O' Bac fit all brown, blue, and green wheeled bins? +
Yes, 100%! Whether your city provided a compact brown compost cart (80 L or 120 L) or full-size recycling and garbage carts (240 L or 360 L), the side hooks and adjustable elastic cord adapt to your model in seconds.
Do I need a drill, screws, or a screwdriver to install it? +
Zero tools needed! You simply slide the left and right hooks under the side rim of your bin by hand, adjust the cord tension once using the knot-free cord locks, and snap the front clip shut. Your municipal bin stays 100% intact with zero holes.
How does it work on collection morning when the city truck comes by? +
It's effortless: as you roll your bin to the curb on collection morning (or the night before), simply unclip the front latch with one hand. The two side hooks and cord stay neatly attached to the bin without ever interfering with the truck's automated mechanical arm!
Why is the Duo Pack (2 bins) the most popular choice for families? +
Because the moment raccoons realize your brown compost bin is locked, they go straight for your garbage bin right next to it (and strong winds love blowing open the blue recycling cart!). With the Duo Pack ($54.99 + $4.99 shipping = $59.98), your second kit comes out to only $21.00 more all-in compared to the Solo Pack ($38.98).
Does it really withstand Canadian winters, snow, and freezing rain? +
Absolutely! We designed and tested it in Québec for real winter storms. The four-season outdoor polymer and braided elastic cord stay tough down to -40 °C without cracking, and unlike flat fabric straps that soak up water and freeze into solid ice blocks, Clip O' Bac is easy to unclip even with winter mittens on.
What happens if I move or if my city replaces my bin? +
Because there are no screws, bolts, or glue, you can unclip your Clip O' Bac in 3 seconds and snap it right onto your new bin! You never lose your investment and you leave a hole-free cart behind.
What are the shipping times and warranty? +
All orders are packed and shipped from Québec within 24 to 48 business hours with tracking. Shipping is $8.99 on the Solo Pack, reduced to $4.99 on the Duo Pack, and 100% Free on the Trio Pack (3 bins). Plus, every order is backed by our 30-Day Happiness Guarantee!
How are Clip O' Bac and Lave O' Bac connected? +
Clip O' Bac was invented by the team at Lave O' Bac, Québec's specialists in eco-friendly, high-pressure curbside wheeled bin cleaning and sanitizing. After washing thousands of bins every season, we engineered the ultimate no-drill lock to keep your bins both clean AND tightly closed!