Consultation | Reform of Landfill Tax

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Have your say on government proposals to simplify tax, reduce opportunities for error and non-compliance, and crack down on waste crime.

The government is seeking views on the reform of Landfill Tax. The consultation seeks views on proposals to 91香蕉黄色视频 the government's ambition to transition to a more circular economy, simplifying the tax and reducing opportunities for error and non-compliance, and cracking down on waste crime.

Consultation details

The consultation seeks views on proposals to reform the tax, including:

  • Transitioning to a single rate of Landfill Tax by 2030
  • Removing the Qualifying Fines Regime from April 2027
  • Removing the exemption for filling quarries from 2027
  • Removing the exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027
  • Removing the water discounting scheme from April 2027
  • Increasing the rate applied to disposals at unauthorised waste sites

Who should respond to this consultation?

This consultation is open to businesses that produce waste, companies that operate commercial landfill sites, environmental groups, academic or research institutes, trade organisations or bodies, and any individuals.

How to respond to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation using the or by emailing your views to LfTpolicy@hmtreasury.gov.uk.

The deadline for responses to this consultation is 23:59 on Monday 21 July 2025.

First published 30 April 2025

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