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Pronounced "skow-ging". The activity of of recovering/salvaging and reusing junk placed roadside verge or curb sides, awaiting pick-up by local councils and/or recycling groups. Local term used in Australia, and a portmanteau of scavenging and scrounging.
Craig Reucassel went scouging with Max in Melbourne streets, finding all sorts of unwanted treasure.
Laura went scouging in her street the day before pick-up and brought home an old sofa to use in the back yard.
Laura went scouging in her street the day before pick-up and brought home an old sofa to use in the back yard.
by Laura Ess Two May 22, 2020