Fine of 600 for wind-blown rubbish is cancelled

"An address label identified Francesca Poncetta as the source of the litter found at the base of a tree near her home a couple of days after the recycling bins were collected. Ms Poncetta said she always ripped boxes apart before putting them in the bins and she believed heavy winds carried it during the collection. Haringey Council said residents should dispose of their household waste responsibly, but in this case it has cancelled the fine."

"Ms Poncetta and her partner Pierce Rosamond received a letter to inform them of a 600 fine because they had failed in their duty of securing their waste. She said: "I've done all of my duties as a citizen, to dispose of my waste in my household. This does not feel fair at all." Mr Rosamond added that the couple "don't have spare money to be throwing around","

A piece of cardboard blown into a Haringey street prompted the local council to attempt to fine residents £600. An address label on the cardboard identified Francesca Poncetta as the source of the litter found at the base of a tree near her home several days after recycling collection. Ms Poncetta said she always ripped boxes before placing them in bins and believed heavy winds carried the cardboard during collection. Haringey Council said residents must dispose of household waste responsibly. The council cancelled the fixed penalty notice after the couple challenged the decision and provided information supporting their case.

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