ABSTRACT

Haulage costs are largely determined by the distances to a licensed tip. A frequently used haulage vehicle will be a 19 tonne payload articulated vehicle, costing say £560 per day including driver and fuel. The cost per load naturally reflects the difficulty of the route. An average 75 miles round trip, with 5 trips being carried out per day would cost £112 per load, or £1.50 per mile. For short distances, the cost per mile could rise to £8.50, reflecting the greater number of trips and hence a greater amount of time in loading and dumping. The haulage cost per m³ of the disposed material naturally depends on its density. Disposal costs need to be established with the nearest licensed landfill site as they vary depending on the locality and waste classification. On top of this must be included the Special Waste Regulation Charge and consideration as to whether landfill tax is applicable. THE LANDFILL TAX The Tax The Landfill Tax came into operation on 1 October 1996. It is currently levied on operators of licensed landfill sites at the following rates with effect from 1 April 2008: £2.50 per tonne - Inactive or inert wastes. Included are soil, stones, brick, plain and reinforced concrete, plaster and glass (refer to the table below for a fuller list),

£32 per tonne - All other taxable wastes. Included are timber, paint and other organic wastes generally found in demolition work, builders skips etc..