Does this apply to museums, as well?

From Bristol City Council...

(http://www.bristol.gov.uk/ccm/content/Transport-Streets/Street-care-and-cleaning/littering-faqs.en)

Litter - the law

Did you know

It is an offence to drop, throw, deposit or leave litter under Section 87 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Litter is defined to included all smoking related litter, such as cigarette ends. It also includes discarded chewing gum.

What we can do

Our Street Scene Enforcement Team have the power to take action against those who drop litter by issuing a Fixed Penalty Notice.

A Fixed Penalty Notice is an on the spot fine of £75.00. If you are given a Fixed Penalty Notice you have 14 days to pay the fine.

Money collected from Fixed Penalty Notices gets put back into the Street Scene Enforcement Team to aid the continued tracking and prevention of environmental crimes.

If you wish to discuss your Fixed Penalty Notice please contract Recovery Services on 0117 922 3835 who will be more than happy to answer your questions.

If you fail to pay the Fixed Penalty Notice of £75, we will take prosecution action against you in the Magistrates Court.

The maximum penalty on conviction for this offence is £2,500. If found guilty, you will also be given a criminal record.

What you can do

Use the litter bins provided in the streets. Do not leave single black bin bags out on the street as this is classed as littering. Store your waste correctly and use the appropriate services for your waste.