Waste management and, more specifically, the inappropriate design of cigarette butts in neighborhood communities is an issue that has been the subject of debate and conflict for a long time in Spain. To prevent reckless fires, not to dirty common areas and to take care of the environment, it is necessary to know the importance of these actions.
The fines for throwing butts from the windows of the houses are not a myth, but a reality supported by various municipal laws and internal regulations of the communities of owners. The sources of information consulted include Royal Decree 634/2015, and the Municipal Ordinance for the Cleaning of Public Spaces and Waste Management, which are clear in this regard.
Is it illegal to throw cigarette butts out of the window?
Throwing butts out of the window is not only disrespectful towards other neighbors and the environment, but it is also prohibited by law in many cities in Spain. According to various municipal ordinances, this action can be considered a serious infraction, which could result in a financial fine.
What is the cost of the fine?
The amount of the fine for throwing butts from the windows can vary according to the municipality and the seriousness of the infraction, and can range between 750 and 3,000 euros. It is important to remember that, in addition to economic sanctions, the offender may face other consequences, such as being reprimanded by the neighborhood community or even being denounced for a crime against the environment.
Can the community of neighbors impose the fine?
In principle, the communities of owners do not have the power to impose fines. However, in their internal regulations they can establish sanctions for those neighbors who do not respect the rules of coexistence, which can range from a reprimand to legal action.
Throwing cigarette butts out of the window is not only an anticivil act, but it can also end in significant fines. In addition, it can generate conflicts in the neighboring community and seriously damage the environment. Therefore, it is vitally important to be respectful of our environment and our neighbors, and to follow the rules established in our neighboring communities and municipal laws.
