Shopping Cart Ordinance

Overview

The City of San Dimas has adopted a Shopping Cart Ordinance aimed at reducing unauthorized cart removal and improving cart containment on business properties. Shopping cart theft and abandonment create blight and pose safety concerns in commercial areas and public spaces. While the City continues to retrieve carts as part of the nuisance abatement efforts, this ordinance provides a proactive framework to address the issues more effectively.

Key provisions of the ordinance:

✔ Authorizes the City to cite individuals found in unauthorized possession of a shopping cart.
✔ Establish a notification process for cart owners when carts are found off their premises.
✔ Supports a broader effort to address blight and maintain the community’s image.

The ordinance was adopted April 8, 2025 and will take effect on August 9, 2025. Business are encouraged to review the requirements and ensure compliance prior to the effective date.

Ordinance & Supporting Documents

📄 Shopping Cart Ordinance 
📄 Frequently Asked Questions 

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Ordinance & Supporting Documents

Business subject to the ordinance must complete a Shopping Cart Plan Questionnaire to outline their plans for preventing cart removal and ensuring timely retrieval. This short online form will collect the required information and serve as your official submittal to the City.

Submit Shopping Cart Plan Questionnaire

Need Assistance or Have Questions?

City staff are available to assist businesses with compliance questions or implementation support

🔹 Email:  alivas@sandimasca.gov
🔹 Phone: (909) 394-6215