🚨 A Growing Eyesore in Our Suburbs
In Perth’s suburbs including our very own City of Canning, abandoned shopping trolleys have become more than just a nuisance. They’re a safety hazard, a drain on council resources, and a visible symptom of broken systems that no longer work in a modern, cashless world.
A recent report by Your Local Examiner (read the article here) spotlights the growing frustration in Parkwood. Locals are fed up. Trolleys from major retailers like Woolworths and Coles are littering parks, blocking footpaths, and even damaging vehicles.
Despite council signage and hotline efforts, many cases are being closed without resolution. The trolleys are often back within days.
🤦‍♂️ Legacy Systems Are Failing Us
Residents have called for a return to coin locks, and while those may have worked once, the reality is most Australians over 90% no longer carry cash. Others suggest tougher fines or more enforcement, but without tech to track and control trolley movement, it’s a game of whack-a-mole.
The truth is, current systems are reactive, not preventative.
âś… What Actually Works: A Smarter Way Forward
At TDMN, we believe smart problems need smart solutions. That’s why we’ve partnered with IGA Foodies Group, including a location right here in the City of Canning, to deploy our smart lock and GPS track systems. Here’s what that means:
- 🧠Smart digital locks: No coins. Just scan, unlock, return, and go.
- đź“Ť GPS tracking: Every trolley can be located in real time.
- đź”” Return alerts: If a trolley is taken too far, staff or contractors are notified instantly.
- ♻️ Reduced loss, reduced fines, reduced frustration.
This isn’t the future. It’s happening right now and it’s working.
A trolley tracker that actually tracks… now that’s priceless.
🔊 A Call to Retailers and Councils: The Time to Act Is Now
Retailers — if your trolleys are ending up in parks, rivers, or carparks, it’s your responsibility to modernise.
Councils — if you’re tired of chasing complaints and footing the bill for collection, let’s talk.
âś… IGA Foodies Group is already reducing loss, improving return rates, and eliminating the coin-lock problem.
📩 Don’t wait for complaints or fines. Contact us today to book a free consultation.
Together, we can clean up our suburbs, one trolley at a time.
