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By Joseph Wilkes Wheelie bin owners, watch out – you could be facing £80 fines for a common mistake that many make right outside their homes. Gardening gurus are warning homeowners that they could be hit with a fixed penalty if their wheelie bins become a public nuisance. According to the Environmental Protection Act 1990, specifically section 46A, if your wheelie bin’s placement is causing or likely to cause a nuisance, you could be fined up to £80. A spokesperson from Garden Buildings Direct advised: “It’s surprising what you can get fined for now, but using some common sense will mean you a…