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) | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EfW* | 92 - 110 | 92 - 110 | 100 - 130 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Landfill | 20 - 30 | 20 - 30 | 20 - 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Landfill + tax | 146.15 - 156.15 | 146.15 - 156.15 | 146.15 - 156.15 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| RDF export** | 90 - 130 | 90 - 130 | 90 - 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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