Landfill Levy
Published on 01 July 2022
The Landfill Waste Levy is a State Government charge collected by councils to fund waste management programs and support circular economies in Tasmania.
From 1 July 2022 the Landfill Levy incorporates a staggered introduction over 4 years. These staged increases help communities and businesses adjust and reduce landfill waste.
12 Fee Units from 1 July 2022
• $20 per tonne
24 Fee Units 2024-2026
• $44.88 in 2024–25
• $45.84 in 2025–26
36 Fee Units - 1 July 2026
The landfill levy is designed to reduce landfill by encouraging reuse, repair, and recycling of materials. Funds raised are reinvested into Tasmania’s recycling, composting and resource recovery sector, facilites and infrastructure supporting industry, creating jobs, and funding education and programs to reduce waste, littering, and illegal dumping.
For details, visit Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania.
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