At Aldi, the shopping cart system isn’t a fee—it’s a small deposit. Customers insert a coin (usually a quarter), which they get back when they return the cart.
This simple system encourages people to return carts themselves, keeping parking areas cleaner and more organized while reducing the need for staff to collect them.
It’s part of Aldi’s efficiency-focused approach: lower operating costs help keep prices down. In the end, that small coin supports a smoother, more affordable shopping experience.