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flag A London woman was fined £150 for pouring coffee from her reusable cup into a drain, mistaking it for eco-friendly disposal.

flag A woman in west London was fined £150 for pouring coffee from her reusable cup into a road gully near Richmond station, claiming she thought it was eco-friendly. flag Burcu Yesilyurt, stopped by three enforcement officers on October 10, said she was unaware the act was illegal and found the encounter intimidating. flag The fine, issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, relates to disposing of waste likely to pollute land or water. flag Richmond Council confirmed officers acted professionally, citing body camera footage, and stressed the importance of preventing sewer blockages and protecting waterways. flag Yesilyurt has not paid the fine, filed a complaint, and is calling for clearer signage about proper disposal rules.

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