Trader Joe’s staff prefer customers not to load groceries into reusable bags before checkout. Bringing a full reusable bag to the register requires employees to empty it and scan items, and the bag is less stable than a basket or cart, forcing staff to hold it while working. This can slow checkout and risk damaging groceries when items are pulled from the bag during busy periods. Employees also ask customers to wash reusable bags regularly, because staff report finding bugs and dirty items inside bags. Using baskets or carts for shopping and keeping reusable bags clean helps both faster checkout and a more hygienic experience.
"“When you bring your full reusable bag to the register, I have to empty it anyway and scan each item. The bag is less stable than a basket or cart so I have to hold onto [it] ... Or I grab a basket and place your reusable bag into it, so I can free up a hand. Either way, it's annoying. Just use a basket or cart.”"
"This habit can be troublesome for shoppers, too. If the store is busy and staff needs to move quickly, your groceries could get banged up as they're pulled from your bag. Employees might try to be gentle, but that can slow down the checkout process and hold up the line behind you. So, unless you're buying one or two items, this habit can be a hassle for both Trader Joe's employees and shoppers alike."
"“I'd really love it if customers washed their reusable bags once in a while!” wrote an employee on Reddit, which may be putting things lightly. Multiple TJ's staff members allege that they've found bugs, dirty clothes, and ev"
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