​KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Landfill Tax


Landfill tax is a government levy imposed on the disposal of waste through landfill sites. It was introduced to encourage environmentally responsible waste management practices.


Established under the Finance Act 1996, the tax applies to commercial waste disposals and aims to reduce reliance on landfill by making it more costly. By increasing the financial burden of waste disposal, the tax promotes recycling and sustainable environmental practices.