Yes, they exist—and if you live in a city near mountains, you've probably seen more of them than you realize. Municipalities and property managers often use bear-resistant urban trash bins, lockable bear-proof dumpsters, and wildlife-resistant containers in neighborhoods, parks, trailheads, and alleyways where bears and other animals are common. The best designs use reinforced lids, metal bodies, heavy-duty latches, and anchored bases, so a curious bear can't easily flip, pry, or drag the bin away.
That said, "bear-resistant" is not the same as perfectly bear-proof. Bears are strong and persistent, so the container has to be paired with good mountain city waste management: regular pickup, no overflow, no bags left beside the bin, and clear rules for residents. In many mountain towns, local waste programs offer or require bear-resistant trash bins for households and businesses, and some even provide community dumpsters with locking mechanisms. If you're asking because you need one for a home, business, or neighborhood, check with your city waste department or a local wildlife agency—they can tell you which models meet the local standard and whether rebates or grants are available. The short answer is yes: bear-resistant urban trash bins are real, practical, and increasingly standard in cities near mountains.