Kick It To The Kerb

This is the time of the year when the words “kick it to the kerb” takes on a whole new meaning.

A few years ago during a council kerbside collection week in my district on one weekend many of my neighbours, and indeed myself, had a good de-clutter of those big items that are not always easy to be rid of during the rest of the year. As is often the case at these times I find myself watching the whole process with fascination.

The scavenger hunt starts in the very early hours, and the parade slowly increases throughout the morning. People in their utilities and cars with trailers slowly scan each pile. They’re a discerning bunch. Some will pass a few times before returning and committing. While others know exactly what they’re after and even come with the right “lifting equipment”. Some choose to rummage until something takes their fancy, while others who are more nervous about the concept will keep looking over their shoulders to see if the owner of the pile will object to them having an opportunistic moment.