It’s time to mark your calendars! Brisbane City Council’s Kerbside Collection for Annerley is scheduled on Monday, 28 January 2019.
It is that time of the year when we clean up our homes and dispose some of our unwanted items, but for some people, Kerbside Collection means hunting down still-usable items for free!
To start off, here is a quick recap of acceptable items for the kerbside pick-up:
- Bath and laundry tubs
- Bicycles and sporting equipment
- Carpet and rugs
- Electronic waste (e.g. television and computers)
- Furniture and white goods (e.g. firdges and stoves)
- Small household appliances (e.g. fans and toasters)
- Wood products less than 1.5 metres
Who does not love free stuff? No one. This is why a number of people often drive around their neighbourhoods in their utes just to find salvageable items on their neighbour’s kerb.
Who are we to judge these crawlers? After all, “one man’s loss is another man’s profit.” Finding treasure from our neighbour’s throwaways is not a bad thing. In fact, “reduce, reuse, recycle” can result in less waste going to our landfills and a better carbon footprint.
Reminders and Tips
If you love scavenging through kerbsides or are looking for a coffee table on zero budget, here are some reminders and tips that you must take into mind:
- Make sure to check the exact date of the kerbside collection in your area. You may download the Brisbane Bin and Recycling App for more convenience. This app is free for both iOs and Android devices.
- It is possible to find a lot of kerbside items that you may like, so make sure your ute is primed and ready. Bringing a friend along to help you in scavenging can also be beneficial.
- Scavenging for items in your area can be fun and thrilling. But make sure you won’t get thrown off by this excitement. Believe it or not, a proper scavenging etiquette exists, and this must be observed at all times. If you find an item that you like, make sure you remove it as carefully as possible to avoid any damage not just on your desired item but also to all the other items in the pile. After successfully crawling your treasured item, do not leave the rest of the items cluttered. Always keep the stack tidy.
- Stay full and hydrated! Looking for desired kerbside items can be tiring, especially when you consciously crawl into your entire neighbourhood’s kerb. Be ready to prepare some snacks and drinks that can give you enough energy for the rest of the day. But make sure not to litter!
Happy hunting, and may the odds be in your favour!
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