pEPR Cost Calculator
Determine your potential packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) costs
Our calculator enables you to estimate your business’s costs under packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR).
Enter your packaging obligations (your EPR obligation is the sum of all household and street bin packaging reported in half year 1 and half year 2, but remember to exclude aluminium and PET drinks containers) into the tool, in tonnes, and then click calculate for a cost estimate. Once you have submitted your contact details, you will see a cost based on the data provided.
The cost estimate will not include recycling evidence (PRN) fees.
Please fill in the form below to see your answer
Summary of your EPR costs
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The above forecast is based on estimated fees provided by Defra.
When forecasting for 2025 compliance it is important to remember that producers will still be required to pay for Packaging Waste Recovery Notes (PRNs).
Manage RAM impacts and reduce your pEPR costs with Valpak's expert services
PackUK’s new Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) can significantly influence your packaging compliance costs under pEPR.
Valpak’s expert RAM services help businesses navigate the RAM, ensuring data accuracy and uncovering opportunities to reduce costs through smarter, more sustainable packaging choices. Our team can support you in identifying savings, improving packaging sustainability, and maintaining full compliance. With the RAM driving higher compliance costs for many, now is the time to act.
Visit our Recyclability Assessments webpage to learn more about how we can support you with meeting the requirements of the RAM.