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Changes in waste landfill tax and goal for PAYT by 2027

Published February 18, 2026, 14:02
Changes in waste landfill tax and goal for PAYT by 2027

The Ministry of Environment announced changes in waste landfill taxes, with gradual increases until 2039. The goal is to implement the “Pay-As-You-Throw” (PAYT) system by 2027, aiming to reduce waste volumes through source separation. The landfill tax rate was reduced from 35 euros to 10, with a gradual increase of 5 euros from 2028. This gradual implementation aims to give the state time to complete the waste processing network and local authorities time to implement sorting programs. The estimated burden per household, with the implementation of PAYT, is significantly limited. The Minister of Environment stressed that the goal is to avoid passing the burden on to citizens, with local authorities receiving 46 million euros to implement PAYT.