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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.
 
Carrick District 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
40,691
12,295
£681,504
£73,244
£146,488
2006/2007
41,301
12,479
£691,727
£74,342
£148,685
2007/2008
41,921
12,667
£702,102
£75,458
£150,915
2008/2009
42,550
12,857
£950,179
£102,119
£204,239
2009/2010
43,188
13,049
£1,205,539
£129,564
£259,128
2010/2011
43,836
13,245
£1,468,347
£157,809
£315,617
 
* 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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