Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?

Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.

Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?

• It's fine!
• It annoys me!
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 83.1% It's fine!
  83.1% Complete
• 15.1% It annoys me!
  15.1% Complete
• 1.8% Other - I'll share below
  1.8% Complete

3480 votes

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