From 1 April 2026, the UK Landfill Tax rate in England and Northern Ireland is increasing. The standard rate will be £130.75 per tonne, and the lower rate will be £8.65 per tonne. HMRC published these 2026 to 2027 rates in November 2025.
For businesses in Exeter, this is an important reminder that sending waste to landfill-linked disposal routes is becoming more expensive.
What is the Landfill Tax increase in 2026?
Landfill Tax is charged by weight on taxable waste disposed of at landfill sites. HMRC states there are two rates of tax, with the lower rate applying to specific less-polluting qualifying materials and the standard rate applying more broadly to other taxable material.
From 1 April 2026:
Standard rate: £130.75 per tonne
Lower rate: £8.65 per tonne
What does the 2026 Landfill Tax increase mean for Exeter businesses?
If your business produces:
office waste
shop waste
bulky waste
mixed commercial waste
clearance waste
…then poor waste segregation could lead to higher disposal costs over time.
While many businesses do not pay the tax directly, HMRC is clear that the policy is intended to discourage landfill and promote recycling, composting, recovery and better resource efficiency.
How to reduce waste disposal costs in Exeter
To reduce commercial waste costs in 2026, businesses should:
separate recyclable materials properly
reduce mixed waste
avoid throwing recoverable materials into general waste
use the right waste collection or clearance service for each waste type
Exeter commercial waste removal and clearance
At Exeter Waste, we help businesses across Exeter manage waste more efficiently.
Whether you need:
commercial waste removal
office clearances
shop clearances
bulky waste removal
general business waste collections
…we can help you reduce avoidable waste costs and keep your site clear.
Speak to Exeter Waste
If you are looking for reliable commercial waste removal in Exeter, contact Exeter Waste today to discuss your waste needs.