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For some time now, I have suspected that Cricklewood is a place that loves fridges. The reason I say the place loves fridges rather than the people that live there, is that its residents seem rather less keen on the devices, as shown by repeated cases of fridge abandonment at almost every opportunity.

Today I spotted two examples in relatively close proximity and decided to capture their sad door swinging loneliness for prosperity. But why are these fridges being left? What is it about the lazy residents of Cricklewood and their obsession with fly-tipping? Will they ever at least shut the doors on these things? Its not like by leaving the door open, people get a better look and are more likely to take the thing away and keep it for themselves.

Here we see how a combination of an old fridge freezer, a rusty bent-out-of-shape goal post and doughnut derived tyre residue all come together to make for the perfect living environment. I would say I have everything here but the kitchen sink, but I suspect one will appear before long.

I think the only way this white-goods-based litter bug behavior can be legitimised is if every could get their act together and really dump a large number of items. Not just fridges of course, but a whole array of white goods. That way at least it would be an impressive display of kitchen appliances of old or a more efficient use of the council’s time come the time when they decide to clear up the mess.

Cricklewood: 2020