Supermarket giant Asda has confirmed it will introduce a lock system for its trolleys in Sutton-in-Ashfield after complaints from residents and the local council. Last December, Ashfield District Council refused to return a number of the supermarket's dumped trolleys until "serious" action was taken.
The council said trolleys from the superstore in Priestsic Road were being found dumped "every day" and held them at its environment depot. This created a stand-off between the authority and Asda, which has now been resolved after the introduction of improved technology.
Locking mechanisms mean trolleys cannot leave the store's premises, and Asda said it had arranged a collection service. “People said we were ‘off our trolley’ taking on a huge conglomerate like Asda," said David Hennigan, councillor for Sutton Central and New Cross. "I’d like to thank the team at the EG Group, who own Asda for listening to our concerns and finally taking action.
