Guidance

Annex D: Summary of a standard model in the regulations

Updated 4 February 2026

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A summary of how the model uses the factors set out in the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 to determine your payment.

1. Factor 1: frequency, pattern and type of collections of household packaging waste in the area of your authority

These factors are considered in the grouping method used in the cost per tonne module.

2. Factor 2: population density in your relevant area

Considered in the cost per tonne module (included in grouping local authorities for payments).

3. Factor 3: type and accessibility of dwellings in your relevant area

Considered in the cost per tonne module. Payments based on the number of properties each local authority operates on:  

  • “standard” collections 
  • dedicated communal collections

4. Factor 4: levels of deprivation in your relevant area

Considered in the cost per tonne module (included in grouping local authorities for payments)

5. Factor 5: government policies and regulatory requirements you must follow when managing waste

Taken into consideration in agreement of approach to payments for the frequency, pattern and type of collections undertaken by that authority as part of cost per tonne module.

6. Factor 6. other factors PackUK considers relevant to the assessment

Other factors considered include:  

  • residual waste disposal route  
  • type of materials recovery facility or bulking used for recycling  

As well as costs associated with:  

  • transfer and storage  
  • HWRC operation  
  • relevant administrative costs  
  • communication costs
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