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This is the big one. Fees will vary based on recyclability. Black plastic and laminates could face significantly higher charges. Is your 2026 budget prepared?
Get Your Cliff Edge Forecast →From October 2025, many producers received their first packaging EPR base-fee invoices, which include scheme administration and other costs in addition to waste management charges. Many businesses have found these invoices higher and more complex than expected. We review these charges against your reported data and published fee structures, helping you identify potential discrepancies and challenge them where appropriate.
If you manufacture, import, or brand packaged food, you now pay for recycling. This is a material business liability that affects your bottom line directly.
DEFRA's recyclability assessment methodology explained. Why packaging that is hard to recycle — including black plastic trays — could face significantly higher fees from 2026.
Understanding the PRN market is key to cost control. We explain how pricing works and what to watch for.
If you import finished goods, you are the producer under EPR law. There is no loophole. The liability sits with the UK importer, not the overseas manufacturer.
Why your profit forecast may be incomplete if you haven't accounted for Modulated Fees. Finance directors need accurate 3-year projections now.
How to catch the discrepancies compliance schemes may miss before you pay the invoice. Our forensic validation process is built to reduce the risk of overpayment on statutory recycling costs.
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