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UK publishes Year 2 illustrative waste disposal fees with RAG eco-modulation
UK Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) / PackUKUK
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Dec 19, 2025
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UK government published Year 2 illustrative waste disposal fees under the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging scheme. The fees introduce eco-modulation using Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) with Red/Amber/Green (RAG) ratings: Green fees offer ~9% discount for recyclable materials, Amber represents base rate, and Red fees carry a 20% premium for less recyclable materials (increasing to 2x by Year 4). Confirmed Year 2 fees are expected to be published in June 2026 following the April 1, 2026 reporting deadline.
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UK publishes Year 2 illustrative waste disposal fees with RAG eco-modulation
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