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.
 
Calderdale MBC
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
86,649
17,450
£1,660,776
£155,968
£311,936
2006/2007
87,949
17,712
£1,685,688
£158,308
£316,615
2007/2008
89,268
17,977
£1,710,973
£160,682
£321,365
2008/2009
90,607
18,247
£2,315,517
£217,457
£434,914
2009/2010
91,966
18,521
£2,937,812
£275,898
£551,797
2010/2011
93,346
18,799
£3,578,255
£336,044
£672,088
 
* 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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