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.