[S]ome residents are getting tired of seeing the carts abandoned along the streets, canals, bus stops and yards and have been making their displeasure known to city officials.
Now the city is trying to encourage the stores to keep their property off the streets and behind the sliding doors.
Assistant City Manager Peter Shonka recently sent letters to all the local grocers asking them to take better care of their property. Shonka said the city is considering ways to address the issue, including rounding up the carts and holding them until the businesses redeem a fee.
“We recognize that you often have little or no control over customers removing carts from your property,” he said. “However, it is the name of your company that appears on your cart creating visual blight and clutter.”
The City Council devoted about 15 minutes to the topic during its meeting Thursday.
Alderman Estella Shabazz said she has been receiving a lot of calls about the issue, as has Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague, who said residents are getting upset because people leave the carts on their lawns and the stores won’t come and pick them up.
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