Wales aims to become a zero waste nation by 2050. Already a global leader in how they manage waste and recycle, the Welsh Government have set out eight targets in a document called ‘Beyond Recycling’ to help meet this goal.
Andusia would like to take the opportunity to assure you that whilst borders in Europe are closing in light of the ongoing Coronavirus, trade is still moving – including RDF. Currently there are no restrictions of this nature and it is business as usual.
Last December, the Swedish Government approved plans to introduce a 75Kr (£6) per tonne tax on waste imported from the UK, effective from 1st April 2020. This tax will rise by a further £3 in both 2021 and 2022.
The tax on waste that is burnt was passed by Riksdag (Swedish parliament) in order for Sweden to achieve national climate targets.
The UK Government’s tax on landfill increases year on year and 2020 is no different. Come April this year, the landfill tax will increase once more in line with the Retail Price Index. Come April 2020, landfill tax will increase from £91.35 to £94.15 per tonne.
Unless you have been hiding under a rock, after 47 years of membership, the UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020. We are now in a 1-year transition period whilst the Government secures a deal, including a new trade agreement to enter into force in January 2021.
Plans for a €31-per-tonne tax on the import of waste into the Netherlands have been accepted and passed in the first stage of Dutch Parliament.
However, the Dutch Waste Management Association is hoping to lobby parliament to amend the legislation before a final vote next month in the Senate.
