HOW TO REPORT ABANDONED TROLLEYS

Abandoned trolleys can pose a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists as well as impacting the environment by disrupting drains, waterways and wildlife habitats. It’s important they are properly reported to keep our community clean and safe.
Trolleys are often retrieved from these areas by Council staff, sometimes dozens at a time.

“It’s important the public is aware of the proper channels to report these trolleys, for the safety and beauty of the community, but also freeing up our Council staff and resources that are often needlessly roped into the process,” Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said.

Council is not responsible for collecting abandoned trolleys and many local stores have systems in place to help the return of these trolleys.

Caption: Abandoned shopping trolleys should be reported to the proper channels. Stock image.

To help a lost trolley find its home, make sure to contact the store or supermarket it came from and provide them with the location of the trolley.

Store contact information:

Woolworths, Big W and Dan Murphy’s – call Trolley Tracker on 1800 641 494 or visit trolleytracker.com.au.

Kmart – call 1800 876 553 or visit www.kmart.com.au/faq/other-support/#abandoned-trolleys

Coles – call 1800 876 553 or visit their online form here.

Target – call 1800 163 900

Bunnings – call 1300 554 777

Aldi – Visit their lost trolley page here.

IGA – Contact the nearest shop using this link.