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02/03/09 Landfill Tax Increase - April 1st 2009
27-03-2009 11:05:55
The landfill tax was introduced in 1996 as an economic tool to reduce pollution, by placing a levy on all waste disposed of at landfill. This started at £7.00 per tonne. As you are no doubt aware the Government has since increased landfill charges on the 1st April each year. Last year the annual increase rose from £3.00 to £8.00 per tonne meaning current landfill charges stand at £32.00 per tonne. This year sees the second of three proposed £8.00 per tonne increases, as laid out in Gordon Brown’s last budget as Chancellor, meaning a new landfill charge of £40.00 per tonne, representing a further 20% increase on last year!
What does this mean? Landfill tax affects ALL waste producers and Waste Management companies throughout the UK, and the tax unfortunately cannot be reclaimed. Although we continue to strive to keep as much waste as possible away from the landfill, prices are inevitably going to increase, so it is paramount that you consider this should you be tendering for contracts, pricing or reviewing your budgets. Please be assured that we will endeavour to keep such increases as low as possible and help reduce the impact this may have on your waste management budget, and that we will continue to apply our rigorous recycling policy to help ensure that you receive the best and most cost effective service at all times!
If you have any existing contracts that are due to run past April 1st 2009, or any NEW sites due to start after this date, please contact us to discuss prices and the options available to you, to keep the increases as low as possible. for more information regarding the impending increase… call 0844 443 4443 or email martin@selectaskip.co.uk
