kerbside

American

[kurb-sahyd] / ˈkɜrbˌsaɪd /

noun

British.

curbside.

kerbside British

/ ˈkɜːbˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the edge of a pavement where it drops to the level of the road
2. ( as modifier )
  
  kerbside rubbish collections

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Doncaster Council now offers kerbside collections for vapes and household batteries, to make it easier for residents to recycle them, and reduce the numbers being incorrectly thrown away.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

"You're more likely to put it out on the kerbside than you are to bother to go down to your corner shop and give it back."

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

It said it would "continue to work with industry partners to prepare for kerbside collections of plastic bags and wrapping".

From BBC • May 16, 2023

Tens of thousands of kerbside sampling booths where people can be tested day and night have become a permanent feature of Chinese cityscapes.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2022

The fees collected would be used to improve kerbside rubbish collections.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2022

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