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Originally Posted by rambo1152
To shine a little light on an otherwise depressing discussion.
It is the custom with some families around here to leave items that have have been replaced or outgrown their use outside on the pavement. Mainly things like children's toys, buggies, and car seats, but some electrical items too. This is very much a cultural thing of the communities involved, and the LA does not get involved or chooses to turn a blind eye, I am sure that won't necessarily be the case elsewhere.
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There was something similar in some urban areas in The Netherlands: an appointed day every couple of months when 'stuff' that's no longer wanted was put out at the roadside in the morning and anyone who wanted it could have it. If it was still there later in the day the local authority garbage-collectors scooped it up and took it away.
Not sure if it still happens: I kinda suspect not, and that residents now have to sort their junk into a profusion of different-coloured boxes instead.