Homeowners could be slapped with a fixed penalty if their wheelie bins are causing a nuisance
Wheelie bin owners have been warned they could be getting an £80 fine if they overlook a little-known rule.
An official member of Garden Buildings Direct said: "It's surprising what you can get fined for now, but using some common sense will mean you avoid any issues. Some simple bin etiquette will help.READ MORE: Schoolboy's heartbreaking text to mum before he went missing "Avoid blocking driveways, bus stops, cycle paths and footpaths. If you're going to be away, ask a neighbour or family member to do your bins for you. There's nothing worse than smelly rubbish sitting in the bin for weeks", reports Birmingham Live.
"Finally, and this sounds obvious, but make sure you're putting your rubbish in the correct bin. Bin colours aren't uniform across the country so if you're in a different area, it is important to check."
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