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UK households warned of little-known bin rule that could land them £400 fine
Councils can issue fixed-penalty notices when bins or garden waste block walkways or create a nuisance, with some fines reaching £80.
- Millions of UK residents face £80 fines from councils for leaving wheelie bins on pavements after collection day, a common mistake that could unknowingly breach local waste rules.
- Under Section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, councils have the power to fine residents who "fail to follow reasonable waste collection rules," including leaving bins out for extended periods or blocking public walkways.
- Wheeldon Brothers, a waste management firm, warned that "many people do not realise that if garden waste is left in a public place or on land where it does not belong, it can be classed as fly-tipping."
- Even if residents have simply raked leaves to the edge of a driveway, they risk attracting complaints if leaves blow onto pavements or roads; leaves blocking drains or pathways may be treated as hazards.
- Top tips for residents include securing lids properly, checking collection schedules, and reporting bin damage; some households should also ask neighbours to retrieve bins after collection to avoid penalties.
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UK households warned of little-known bin rule that could land them £400 fine
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public…
·Bradford, United Kingdom
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