Pattyb, I would be wary about being out at 4 a.m. as you could attract the wrong kind of attention (from the lawless and from law enforcement - where I live you can be charged for being in possession of "burglary tools"). I agree with those above who said to get it when you see it because there is a good chance it won't be there when you get back.
I like to go around 10 pm because it's not a time that arouses police suspicion as much as 4 am and many people have put their trash out by then. There are also people awake if you have to call for help. I agree with curbsideshopper that early morning before the truck rolls out (6:30 am here) is good too - if you can get up that early! By then there is traffic on the road and you aren't as conspicuous. Happy hunting!
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