The inorganic collection went very smoothly and was finished by midday.  We had the help of of five Council trucks and their drivers – who always make a big contribution.

Residents put out less junk for collection this year and we didn’t hold a second-hand stall because of the complications and delays it causes.  Ten truckloads of rubbish went to the landfill -  not quite as much as last year. However, we were assured that the junk is sorted through at the landfill, with the useable goods going to the Second Treasure shop.

This year’s Junk Drive raised over $1320.  Ngaio  Scouts provided many volunteers and they will receive half of the proceeds – a thank you for their  help in ensuring the success of this eagerly-awaited local event.

The Junk Drive is the Progressive Association’s only fund raising activity so we are dependent on its success to be able to continue our work. It is quite a task because it involves considerable organisation and the recruitment of enough volunteers to do the job. We understand some other community groups have abandoned junk drives because they have not had enough volunteers.

We hope to repeat the exercise in a year’s time.