The draft legislation for the new litter tax for producers was approved by the parliaments of Wallonia, Brussels and Flanders. We expect the text to be published in the Belgian Official Gazette in the coming weeks.
The litter tax will amount to €102 million per year and applies to single-use plastic packaging for drinks and specific food products. Drinks cans and cigarette packets will also be taxed. The proceeds are intended for cleaning up litter, emptying street bins and running awareness-raising campaigns.
