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UK Landfill Tax Reaches £126 Per Tonne – Your Hidden Council Tax Burden
UK Landfill Tax (England and Wales) now exceeds £8 per Wheelie Bin: We explain the hidden cost Burden on Council Tax payers in 2025. Introduction: A Tax That Has Nearly Doubled in a Decade The UK’s Landfill Tax has reached unprecedented levels in 2025, creating a significant hidden burden on English households through their council […]
Zero Waste Disadvantages – Is Not Sending Any Waste to Landfill Really Such a Good Idea?
Ending Landfill sounds great! But, there are Zero Waste Disadvantages. We decided to answer the question: “Is the goal of not sending any waste to landfill really such a good idea?” The idea of “zero waste” has now become very popular with the public around much of the world, but is it really so good? […]
Who Pays Landfill Tax In The UK: 2025 Insights And Rates
Landfill tax rules puzzle many UK businesses and residents. People often ask, “Who pays landfill tax?” The answer matters because this tax affects waste disposal costs for everyone, from small shops to large companies. Getting it wrong can lead to hefty fines and legal troubles. The UK government started landfill tax in 1996 to cut […]
Landfill Compactors – Essential Landfill Plant Features and Costs
Landfill compactors can be seen on all landfills, but what features make them so popular, are there any problems with reliability and what about the use of other plant. It’s all here! Visit now!
Tyre Bales a Revolutionary Use for Old Car Tyres – PAS 108 Explained
Advantages of BSI PAS 108 Tyre Bales: A New Sustainable Use for a Problem Waste A simple act by WRAP in 2008 revolutionised the use of tyre bales in UK civil engineering and landscape applications, sustainably using this material where otherwise resources would be wasted at their disposal. It will be obvious to our Wastersblog […]
Landfill Gas Utilisation
Let’s start by making sure that all our readers understand what landfill gas utilisation is. Just a moment… Landfill gas is a renewable energy resource that can be used for a variety of purposes. It can be used to generate electricity on-site, used to provide heat, or sold for use as a natural gas substitute. […]
What is Landfill Tax in UK? and How Much is it in 2021?
Please forgive us, we will explain what is Landfill Tax in UK later. But, first, for those visitors just keen to find out how much is the Landfill Tax 2021, we start with that. On This Page Landfill Tax Changes from 1st April 2021 What is Landfill Tax? What are the new Landfill Tax Rates […]
Halving Landfilled Waste by 2012 Achieved by Major UK Contractors
Halving Landfilled Waste: In 2008 we carried an article announcing that leading UK construction contractors had signed up to halve the waste they sent to landfill by 2012. Now is time to look back an review their performance. We can confirm that they do appear to have done just that! The original article below explains […]
Landfill Mining
We first posted about landfill mining quoting from a CIWM Press Release in October 2008. As below, and now, almost 10 years later we have added our update. So what has happened to landfill mining since 2008? Almost nothing in Europe it seems, but since then, some landfill mining has been implemented, especially in the […]
How Much to Tip Waste? – Information on Landfill Gate Fees
How Much to Tip Waste? – Information on Landfill Gate Fees Managing household and commercial waste effectively is a critical concern for residents and businesses alike. Understanding the costs associated with waste disposal, particularly landfill gate fees, can help you make informed decisions about how to handle your waste in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible […]
