Burcu Yesilyurt
Burcu Yesilyurt is a resident of Kew, London, who recently made headlines after being fined €172 for pouring a small amount of leftover coffee into a drain, believing she was acting responsibly. She expressed her shock upon learning that her actions violated the Environmental Protection Act of 1990, which prohibits waste disposal in ways that could pollute soil or water. Yesilyurt has since criticized the penalty as excessive and has called for clearer public signage to inform citizens about such regulations. She has filed an official complaint with the local council regarding the incident.
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Burcu Yesilyurt was fined by a local government unit for emptying a coffee cup into a storm drain.
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Estonia· 2025-10-27
Burcu Yesilyurt, who lives in Kew, London, shared that she was fined after what she thought was a harmless act of pouring leftover coffee down a drain.
O femeie din Londra, amendată pentru că a turnat restul de cafea într-o canalizare: „Mi se pare nedrept”
Romania· 2025-10-22