To see information and historic Landfill Tax rates, click HERE

NB: Please note that, as of 1 April 2026, letsrecycle.com has closed the EfW, Landfill, RDF price index. We welcome feedback on this decision, please email: savannah.c@letsrecycle.com.

ALTERNATVE INDEX: An alternative index can be found on refynix.uk. Contact chris@refynix.uk for further information.



2026 £ per tonne (costs)JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
EfW*92 - 11092 - 110100 - 130 - - - - - - - - -
Landfill20 - 3020 - 3020 - 30 - - - - - - - - -
Landfill + tax146.15 - 156.15146.15 - 156.15146.15 - 156.15 - - - - - - - - -
RDF export**90 - 13090 - 13090 - 140 - - - - - - - - -

* gate fee to UK plant
** includes transport from RDF producer site; producer also has to meet baling/wrapping costs of c£15+


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