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Bin Fine Rule in England Holiday Alert as £80 Fines Imposed - Liverpool Echo
ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 22 – Local councils use Environmental Protection laws to fine residents up to £80 for leaving wheelie bins out too long after collection, aiming to prevent hygiene and public walkway issues.
- This summer, Wheeldon Brothers waste experts warned UK households, warning millions of holidaymakers could unknowingly fall foul of local council rules, with some councils issuing fines of up to £80.
- Enforced through local Environmental Protection laws, local councils have the power to fine residents under Section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, for leaving bins out or blocking walkways.
- Leaving bins out also risks pest infestations, `It’s a really easy mistake to make,` Wheeldon Brothers waste expert said, as pests can be attracted and block footpaths.
- Leon Wright, 40, placed his bins out in East Twickenham a few hours early, he returned from his honeymoon to find a fixed penalty notice from Richmond Council.
- Checking bin collection schedules is essential, experts noted, as wrong-day or early placement can lead to fines during summer bank holidays.
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UK households warned that breaking little-known bin rule could see them fined
Waste experts say the common mistake could also land you with a pest problem, as well as the £80 fine this summer
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