landfill tax calculator
Landfill Tax Figures and Forecast for 2005/2006 to 2010/2011
 
The estimated landfill tax savings for councils running PrisymWM to help increase recycling rates are shown in red.
 
Brighton and Hove Council
Year
Total Household Waste (tonnes)*
Total Household Recycling (tonnes)*
Landfill Tax
Tax Saving with 7.5% Diversion from Landfill to Recycling **
Tax Saving with 15% Diversion from Landfill to Recycling **
2005/2006
111,218
28,028
£1,996,560
£200,192
£400,385
2006/2007
112,886
28,448
£2,026,508
£203,195
£406,391
2007/2008
114,580
28,875
£2,056,906
£206,243
£412,486
2008/2009
116,298
29,308
£2,783,679
£279,116
£558,232
2009/2010
118,043
29,748
£3,531,793
£354,128
£708,256
2010/2011
119,813
30,194
£4,301,724
£431,328
£862,656
 
* Figures based on 2005/06 returns to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). Landfill tax estimates based on DEFRA landfill tax escalator and the 'Review of England's Waste Strategy' document.  
   
** Tax savings are indicative only of the potential savings that could be achieved.  
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