Yahoo News recently highlighted the growing issue of abandoned shopping trolleys, which are increasingly clogging streets, blocking waterways, and posing safety risks for Australians.
The story revealed that more than 136,000 trolleys had already been abandoned across the country by late 2025. Victoria was identified as the nation's trolley-dumping capital, while both Queensland and Western Australia have seen steep rises in reports over the last four years.
Maryborough local MP John Barounis told the Fraser Coast Chronicle that the problem has become a major safety hazard, particularly in rural areas where trolleys are a top grievance for residents. Beyond being an eyesore, abandoned trolleys can roll into traffic, trip pedestrians, and block drainage infrastructure, which heightens the risk of local flooding.
Our CEO, Danny Gorog, explained the environmental impact of the trend:
"Every trolley left behind impacts our communities and the environment. We’re asking Australians to help by reporting abandoned trolleys with Snap Send Solve so they can be quickly returned to retailers and put back into use.”
The story also noted that authorities are beginning to take firmer action. In Queensland’s Fraser Coast region, retailers can now face fines of up to $7,740 if they repeatedly fail to retrieve their trolleys from public spaces.
Check out the full Yahoo News article here.
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