Fined £500 for discarding coffee cup

A London Thames enforcement officer issued a £500 fine to a person who disposed of an empty coffee cup by placing it in a plastic bag beside an overflowing bin, after refusing to accept their offer to remove it. The fine, payable within 28 days and reducible to £325 if paid sooner, is non-appealable and can lead to prosecution and a £2,500 penalty if unpaid. The incident highlights concerns about the severity and consistency of littering fines, which can be disproportionate to the offense, and the focus on heavy enforcement rather than warning or education.

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