Overview

• The £150 fixed-penalty notice cites Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for placing bins at 3:25 pm, more than four hours before the permitted window.
• Richmond Council’s regulations allow waste placement only between 8 pm and 6 am on the day of collection.
• After facing backlash, the council cut the fine to £100 and set a new payment deadline of August 19.
• Leon Wright has vowed not to pay and plans to contest the notice in court, arguing that GOV.uk guidance prohibits penalties for minor early placement.
• The case underscores growing tensions over aggressive borough enforcement and has prompted calls for clearer national guidance and more transparent appeals processes.