The City of Bonn is increasing penalties for carelessly discarded chewing gum, cigarette butts and disposable coffee cups. It wants to take on the challenge and fight against littering in public places.

For someone who spits out chewing gum on the ground, it costs 50 euros instead of the previous 35 euros. Whoever disposes of an empty beverage can by throwing it on the ground, can expect a warning fine of 35 euros (previously 25 euros).

A disposable coffee cop that lands on the ground instead of in the trash can cost the coffee lover 25 euros (previously 20 euros). For cigarette packs or discarded cigarette butts, a fine of 25 euros can be expected. “Wildpinklern” (those who urinate in public spaces) will face a fine of 40 euros after the increase takes effect, plus a fee of 28.50 euros for extra costs. Overall, the city has increased the amounts by five to 15 euros. That is not enough for some Bonn residents. They demand stricter penalties for trash violators, as is already the case in other cities.