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Landfill Tax Calculator UK

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Enter your values below to generate an instant result. You can update the inputs at any time to compare different scenarios.

Example: 10 taxable tonnes at the GBP 130.75 standard rate gives GBP 1,307.50 Landfill Tax.

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Estimated Landfill Tax

£1,307.50Standard rate

Estimated Landfill Tax: £1,307.50 (Standard rate)

Taxable tonnes are multiplied by the selected HMRC Landfill Tax rate for disposals from 1 April 2026.

Disposal estimate

Taxable tonnes are multiplied by the selected HMRC Landfill Tax rate for disposals from 1 April 2026.

Result snapshot

A quick visual read of the values behind this result.

Taxable waste10 tonnes
Rate per tonne£130.75

Recommended next checks

  • →Confirm the waste qualifies for the lower rate before selecting it; mixed loads normally use the standard rate.
Taxable waste
10 tonnes
Rate per tonne
£130.75

England and Northern Ireland only, for taxable disposals from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Exemptions, credits, penalties, VAT and devolved Scottish or Welsh taxes are excluded.

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Enter the taxable weight and select the rate that applies to a disposal in England or Northern Ireland. This estimate does not decide whether a load is lower-rated or exempt.

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About Landfill Tax Calculator UK

The 2026/27 rate is charged per taxable tonne. Confirm the material classification and disposal date before using the estimate for a return or quote.

2026/27 Landfill Tax rates

For taxable disposals from 1 April 2026, the standard rate is GBP 130.75 per tonne and the lower rate is GBP 8.65 per tonne. Ten standard-rated tonnes produce GBP 1,307.50 of Landfill Tax. HMRC normally applies the standard rate to mixed loads unless an exception is met; Scottish and Welsh taxes follow separate rules.

Formula explained

Landfill Tax on taxable tonnes

Estimate 2026/27 Landfill Tax on taxable waste disposals in England or Northern Ireland from weight and the applicable standard or lower rate.

Formula

Landfill Tax = taxable tonnes x applicable 2026/27 rate per tonne

How the result is built

1Enter taxable disposal weight in tonnes for England or Northern Ireland.
2Select the standard or qualifying lower rate.
3Multiply tonnes by the rate; exempt loads and devolved taxes are excluded.

Example

Example: 10 taxable tonnes at the GBP 130.75 standard rate gives GBP 1,307.50 Landfill Tax.

Assumptions

  • Taxable disposal in England or Northern Ireland from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
  • Standard rate GBP 130.75 per tonne; lower rate GBP 8.65 per tonne only when the material meets HMRC conditions.
  • No exemption, credit, VAT, Scottish Landfill Tax or Welsh Landfill Disposals Tax is calculated.

Source basis

  • HMRC: Landfill Tax rates from 1 April 2026

Trust and notes

Assumptions and important notes

This calculator is designed to give a fast estimate using the method shown on the page. Results are most useful when your inputs are accurate and the tool matches your situation.

Use the result as guidance rather than a final diagnosis or professional decision. If the result could affect health, legal, financial, or compliance decisions, verify it with a qualified source where appropriate.

  • Taxable disposal in England or Northern Ireland from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027.
  • Standard rate GBP 130.75 per tonne; lower rate GBP 8.65 per tonne only when the material meets HMRC conditions.
  • No exemption, credit, VAT, Scottish Landfill Tax or Welsh Landfill Disposals Tax is calculated.

Method

Landfill Tax on taxable tonnes

Last reviewed

October 13, 2026