Major crackdown on shoppers dumping trolleys
An Adelaide council has declared war on the scourge of abandoned supermarket trolleys.
The Marion council is giving a new army of patrol officers the power to fine serial offenders.
“It’s got to stop, we’ve had a gutful at council,” City of Marion mayor Kris Hanna said.
In just four days, 230 trolleys were found on the streets becoming both an eyesore and safety hazard.
Residents told 7 News they were sick of seeing dumped trolleys and it was “quite common to see at least 20” in some areas like Shearer Avenue and Windamere Street.
In a drastic bid to curtail the growing problem, half a dozen council workers will be on patrol for the next few months.
The council is warning anybody caught dumping a trolley could be slapped with a hefty $5000 fine.