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Written question asked by James Wild (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

Renewable Energy: Waste

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what projection she has made of the annual tonnage of Air Pollution Control Residues arising from energy from waste plants by 2030.

Answer

Following last year’s consultation on reforms to Landfill Tax, at Budget 2025 the Government announced it would remove stabilisers from the exemption for dredged material from April 2027. This reform will encourage businesses to limit the amount of stabilisers used to the amount necessary and incentivise alternative recycling techniques.

Throughout the consultation period and subsequently, the Government engaged with a range of stakeholders from key sectors and has carefully reviewed evidence presented to assess the impact on the market for Air Pollution Control Residues (APCr).

Eligibility for the lower rate of Landfill Tax is set out in the Qualifying Material Order and accompanying guidance; hazardous materials such as APCr are not eligible for the lower rate.

Draft legislation was published for consultation at Legislation Day on 13 July to implement the removal of the exemption for stabilisers used in dredged material from April 2027 and the Government welcomes views from stakeholders on the draft legislation by 7 September.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16582
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Air pollution Renewable energy Waste
Link
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