Have your say on government proposals to simplify tax, reduce opportunities for error and non-compliance, and crack down on waste crime.
The government is seeking views on the reform of Landfill Tax. The consultation seeks views on proposals to support the government’s ambition to transition to a more circular economy, simplifying the tax and reducing opportunities for error and non-compliance, and cracking down on waste crime.
Consultation details
The consultation seeks views on proposals to reform the tax, including
- Transitioning to a single rate of Landfill Tax by 2030
- Removing the Qualifying Fines Regime from April 2027
- Removing the exemption for filling quarries from 2027
- Removing the exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027
- Removing the water discounting scheme from April 2027
- Increasing the rate applied to disposals at unauthorised waste sites
Who should respond to this consultation?
This consultation is open to businesses that produce waste, companies that operate commercial landfill sites, environmental groups, academic or research institutes, trade organisations or bodies, and any individuals.
How to respond to this consultation
You can respond to this consultation using the online survey or by emailing your views to LfTpolicy@hmtreasury.gov.uk.
The deadline for responses to this consultation is 2359 on Monday 21 July 2025.
First published 30 April 2025
