Woman fined £150 for pouring coffee down drain
Summary
A woman in Richmond-upon-Thames, west London, was fined £150 for pouring coffee down a street drain. She was surprised by the fine and questioned the lack of warning about the rule, which is part of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 that forbids disposing waste in a way that could harm land or water.Key Facts
- Burcu Yesilyurt was fined for pouring leftover coffee into a street drain.
- The fine is based on Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- The rule aims to prevent pollution of land and water.
- Richmond-upon-Thames Council supported the actions of their officers.
- Ms Yesilyurt felt the fine was unfair and has filed a complaint.
- The fine can be reduced to £100 if paid within 14 days.
- Ms Yesilyurt suggests clearer signage about the law to inform the public.
- Richmond Council says enforcement is only used when necessary to protect the environment.
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