Abandoned shopping trolleys

Shopping trolleys taken outside of shopping precincts can be hazardous and unsightly. Abandoned trolleys often:

  • obstruct the road or footpath
  • end up in waterways, causing build up of debris and restricting water flow

Report to the retailer

Retailers have systems in place to collect trolleys that have been removed from stores and car parks.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to report abandoned shopping trolleys to the relevant retailer in the following ways:  

Report the following retailer's trolleys to Coles via: the Coles online form or by calling free call 1800 876 553.

  • 1st Choice Liquor Stores
  • Bi-lo
  • Bunnings
  • Coles
  • Target
  • Kmart
  • Officeworks

Report the following retailer's trolleys to Trolley Tracker via: the Trolley Tracker online form or by calling free call 1800 641 497.

  • Big W 
  • Dan Murphy's
  • Woolworths

Your responsibilities

If you use a shopping trolley, it is your responsibility to ensure the trolley remains in the shopping centre precinct.

 

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