Such a waste.

If owners of trees don’t want to use the fruit rather than it go to waste they should leave it at the front of the property with a note for people to help yourself. Another option would be to donate to a charity or soup kitchen who I’m sure would be most grateful for it.

I’d ask if I could have some some please.

I’d “scrump” them. I loathe food wastage!

I've scrumped apples from a neighbour's tree, he just leaves them to rot. If you can reach, then pick them, you could always tell her and offer her an apple pie or crumble when she gets back from holiday.