Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month

Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month takes place throughout February and encourages shoppers to return their carts to their designated locations instead of leaving them in parking lots, streets, or other places. The observance promotes consideration for supermarket owners, employees, fellow shoppers, drivers, and pedestrians.

The month dates to 1969, when Chicago supermarket owner Anthony Dinolfo began a campaign after becoming frustrated by the number of abandoned and stolen carts appearing away from supermarkets. As CNN reported, Dinolfo’s crusade called attention to carts turning up in places such as auto repair shops, basements, and rivers. Returning a cart is a small act of responsibility that helps keep public spaces orderly and carts available for other shoppers.

How to Observe Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month

Celebrate by returning your shopping cart every time you shop, placing it in the store’s designated cart area or corral. Remind friends and family to do the same, and share the purpose of the month to raise awareness. You can also ask a local supermarket whether it welcomes volunteers who help bring stray carts back to the store.

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