WHY DUMPED TROLLEYS LIKES THESE COULD SOON BECOME A THING OF THE PAST
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has said it will tackle the problem of trolleys being dumped in Aberdare’s rivers and close to its A-roads and railway lines.
It comes after various trolleys were taken from the Tesco in Robertstown, Rhondda Cynon Taff, and spotted dumped “dangerously” close to the busy A4059 road and the railway line running through the Cynon Valley and in the Afon Cynon.
In July, it was claimed that the trolleys could cause a “fatal” accident if the problem was not managed.
But this week, the store announced it will introduce coin locks on the trolleys from October 23.
A meeting of local politicians with Dave Lewis, chief executive of the superstore giant, came after resident Chris Dunn, who made the comments to our website WalesOnline in July, contacted local AM Vikki Howells.
Mr Dunn said: “As a local resident to the store I am very happy that Tesco has finally agreed to fit coin mechanisms on their trollies at their Aberdare store. The issue we have with abandoned trollies I am sure will be greatly improved by this action.
“I am under no illusion that Vikki Howells’ intervention on this matter has greatly sped up this positive resolution.”
He had previously posted photos of the trolleys being dumped around the town, complaining about the dangers they could cause.
Alongside Ms Howells, at the meeting with Mr Lewis, were Rhondda Cynon Taff councillors Steve Bradwick, Ann Crimmings, Mike Forey, Gareth Jones and Sharon Rees, and they welcomed the commitment from Tesco to take action.
Ms Howells explained: “I am pleased they are introducing practical measures to solve the problem, which will be good for shoppers, the local area and for Tesco themselves.
“They have also promised to keep an eye on the situation, and are encouraging Cynon residents who come across abandoned trolleys in the meantime to contact the Aberdare store so efforts can be made to retrieve the rogue trolley.”
Aberdare East councillors Bradwick and Forey said: “This is excellent news from Tesco, and we welcome their prompt response to the problem after their head office was notified.
“It is important the store looks after its neighbours.”
Aberdare West and Llwydcoed councillors Crimmings, Jones and Rees said: “Local people living in Robertstown and other surrounding areas have contacted us about problems caused by abandoned trolleys.
“We hope Tesco’s actions will resolve this matter.”
A Tesco spokesman said: “We are to install locks on the trollies at our Aberdare superstore to deter people from taking trollies from the store.
“If members of the public see a Tesco trolley abandoned, we would encourage them to contact the store so that we can retrieve that trolley as soon as possible.”