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Landfill TaxLive from GOV.UK27 May 2026 · GOV.UK · HMRC
Landmark decommissioning milestone reached at Trawsfynydd
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What this means for contractors
Landfill tax rates rose sharply in April 2026 — the standard rate is now £130.75 per tonne and the lower rate for inert waste rose 113% to £8.65 per tonne. Every tonne you divert saves real money, but proving diversion to HMRC and the Environment Agency requires documented records. WasteMapper tracks disposal route on every movement.
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