San Jose city leaders have unanimously voted to enhance regulations regarding abandoned shopping carts, particularly focusing on major retailers with over 76 carts. New requirements include installing theft-prevention devices and implementing customer deposits on cart usage to minimize abandonments. The initiative aims to comply with the Clean Water Act by addressing the pollution caused by these carts in waterways. The city plans a pilot program in two highly affected areas to explore effective retrieval strategies while considering feedback from local retailers.
"At least 2,000 shopping carts are abandoned across San Jose per year, and beautification workers are tired of having to 'fish out' carts from the waterways."
"I do want to thank the grocers and other retailers for engaging, helping us understand how to regulate this in a way that will not harm their business."
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