The other side of the Los Dolores pilgrimage: hundreds of supermarket trolleys accumulate in the streets

The mayor of Tinajo, Jesús Machín, demands that supermarket chains control the theft of carts to prevent them from accumulating in the surroundings of Mancha Blanca.

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WhatsApp Image 2026 09 14 at 11.16.27 AMdd

After the pilgrimage in honor of the Virgen de Los Dolores last Saturday, hundreds of supermarket trolleys that many people use to carry drinks and food to Mancha Blanca were abandoned along the road, especially at the entrances to the town.

In the image, you can see hundreds of trolleys that have been collected and accumulated by the cleaning staff of the Tinajo City Council after the anticipated celebration that attracted thousands of pilgrims to Los Dolores.

Upon entering the Los Dolores esplanade area, security measures prohibit access with these types of trolleys, which is why many decide to leave them on the roadsides.

The mayor of Tinajo, Jesús Machín, intervened this Monday on the program Buenos días, Lanzarote where he called on the island's various supermarkets to take charge of the trolleys within a week. Otherwise, the City Council itself will dispose of them.

Furthermore, he emphasized that supermarket chains must have control every year for the Los Dolores festivities to prevent the trolleys from being stolen.

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