Waste levy rates are prescribed by the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Levy Regulations 2008.
On 1 July 2024, the rate of the waste levy was increased for the first time since 2018, to $85 per tonne. This ‘catch-up’ increase was to ensure the effect of the price signal is maintained relative to other costs.
A rolling five-year schedule of levy rates is published periodically. The anticipated rates for subsequent years are shown in the table below. Scheduled rates are informed by expected inflation over time.
| Financial year | Levy rate to take effect | Levy rate per tonne | Levy rate per cubic metre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26* | 1 July 2025 | $88 | $133 |
| 2026–27 | 1 July 2026 | $90 | $136 |
| 2027–28 | 1 July 2027 | $93 | $141 |
| 2028–29 | 1 July 2028 | $94 | $142 |
| 2029–30 | 1 July 2029 | $97 | $147 |
*Rates currently prescribed by regulation.
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