Liverpool City Council is continuing its trolly blitz. More than 300 abandoned shopping trolleys were snared in its latest collection operation.
Deputy Mayor Peter Harle said Council workers and rangers targeted streets around Casula Mall, which have been the subject of numerous complaints from local residents.
"It's time to stop being a trolley wally," Councillor Harle said.
"Liverpool Council is following up resident complaints and we are putting supermarket owners on notice that we will not stop impounding trolleys that are left abandoned on our streets.
"Abandoned shopping trolleys are a blight: they are an eyesore, look ugly, create visual clutter, and often end up as an unwelcome home for vermin and pests.
"By obstructing pathways and clogging roads, they are a massive safety issue, especially for the elderly, those with disabilities, and parents with strollers.
"Our Council rangers and clean up teams are to be thanked for taking up the call to stop the trolley cluster catastrophe.
What happens now
The impounded trolleys are being stored at the Council Depot, 101 Rose St Liverpool and supermarket operators have been informed.
They can be collected between the hours of 0630 1400, Monday to Friday and there is a collection fee of $46.30 per trolley which helps cover the operational cost. Any left after 28 days will be disposed of.
Shopping trolley owners that continue to show disregard for abandoned trolleys will receive fines.
These can range from $660 to $1,320 a trolley with larger fines for clusters.
At this stage, Council is not imposing fines but will do so unless the problem of abandoned trolleys is resolved.
Council strongly encourages Supermarket operators to take proactive steps now, to ensure their trolleys are not abandoned in public spaces.
Trolleys awaiting collection – or disposal – at the Liverpool City Council Depot
