Grocery Cart Retrieval Service Helps Stores, Cities Across Region

Wilsonville OR

24 October, 2021

11:22 PM

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WILSONVILLE, OR — It's a problem that keeps getting pushed away. And then abandoned. Crime? Homelessness? Racism? Nope. Abandoned grocery carts. Live in Wilsonville? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. "Members of our community have expressed concerns about shopping carts being abandoned in public spaces," an Oregon City Police spokesman said. Oregon City is not alone. Gresham, Hillsboro, Portland, Lake Oswego, and Beaverton all have the problem. The Wilsonville-based Northwest Grocery Association has an answer. Their Cart Retrieval Service is up and running, ready to come and get a cart from where it doesn't belong. The service has a hotline that is staffed 24/7. Just call 888-55-CARTS (888-552-2787). After a complaint is lodged, reported carts will be picked up in 72 hours