Waste Management Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Global Waste Management Report is Segmented by Waste Type (Industrial Waste, Municipal Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, E-Waste, Plastic Waste, Bio-Medical Waste, and Other Waste Types), by Disposal Methods (Landfills, Incineration, and Recycling), and by Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America). For Each Segment, The Market Sizing and Forecasts Have Been Done On the Basis of Volume (tons) and Value (USD).

Waste Management Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Waste Management Market Size

Waste Management Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 523.53 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 653.98 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 4.55 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Waste Management Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Waste Management Market Analysis

The Global Waste Management Market size is estimated at USD 523.53 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 653.98 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 4.55% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Several key factors have led to the growth of the waste management market. First, the volume of waste produced has increased, and an effective waste management system is needed to cope with growing urbanization and population growth. The increased production of solid waste is due to the increase in consumption patterns and urban lifestyles, which makes it necessary to find innovative solutions for its efficient management. 

Second, there has been an increased demand for good waste management practices due to growing awareness about the need to protect the environment and sustainability. Consumers, industry, and governments recognize the importance of reducing waste and adopting recycling and circular economy approaches to reduce their environmental footprint.

Over 2 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste are produced worldwide every year, and this figure is projected to grow by approximately 70 % until 2050. Over 10,000 tonnes of waste per day were transported to the world's most giant landfills in 2022. In addition, especially in emerging countries, waste is frequently dumped at dangerous closed landfills. There is still much room for improvement and development, given that recycling rates vary widely from country to country.

Furthermore, the development of chemical, oil & gas, automotive, and medical sectors that produce vast amounts of waste and cause pollution is due to increased industrial production in developing countries like India, China or Taiwan.

Waste Management Industry Overview

The global waste management market is highly competitive, with many players focused on innovative technologies to recycle and reuse the waste generated across various industries and households across the globe. There are also several startups coming up in the industry that are continuously focusing on waste reduction following the Zero Waste - 3R (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) philosophy.

Waste Management Market Leaders

  1. Clean Harbors

  2. Biffa

  3. Covanta Energy

  4. Daiseki Co., Ltd.

  5. Hitachi Zosen Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Waste Management Market Concentration
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Waste Management Market News

  • December 2023: Mahindra Last Mile Mobility Ltd (MLMML) has partnered with lithium-ion battery recycling and e-waste management firm Attero. The strategic collaboration, focused on effective EV battery recycling, represents a proactive effort to tackle the environmental concerns linked to safe electric vehicle battery disposal.
  • April 2023: Covanta, a leader in sustainable materials management, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Circon Holdings, Inc. (“Circon”), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries (“Kinderhook”), putting into motion the company’s most transformative acquisition in its history. The addition of Circon, subject to customary regulatory approvals, marks Covanta's most significant single acquisition in two decades, bringing more than 600 new employees and 2,500 customers.
  • May 2023: U.S. private equity group KKR & Co Inc. and Australia's Macquarie Asset Management are among potential bidders for the waste and recycling management arm of Singapore's energy group Sembcorp in a deal that could value the unit at around USD 500 million.

Global Waste Management Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET INSIGHTS and DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Insights into Technological Advancements and Innovation in Effective Waste Management
  • 4.3 Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Insights on Strategies of Rising Startups Venturing into the Global Waste Management Industry
  • 4.5 Spotlight on Market Trends
  • 4.6 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 5.1 Market Drivers
    • 5.1.1 Growth in urban population
    • 5.1.2 Increase in amount of waste generation
  • 5.2 Market Restraints
    • 5.2.1 Lack of awareness in developing countries
  • 5.3 Market Opportunities
    • 5.3.1 High growth potential in emerging economies
  • 5.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 5.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 5.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 5.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 6.1 By Waste type
    • 6.1.1 Industrial waste
    • 6.1.2 Municipal solid waste
    • 6.1.3 E-waste
    • 6.1.4 Plastic waste
    • 6.1.5 Biomedical and Other Waste Types
  • 6.2 By Disposal methods
    • 6.2.1 Landfill
    • 6.2.2 Incineration
    • 6.2.3 Recycling
  • 6.3 Geography
    • 6.3.1 North America
    • 6.3.1.1 United States
    • 6.3.1.2 Canada
    • 6.3.1.3 Mexico
    • 6.3.2 Europe
    • 6.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 6.3.2.2 Germany
    • 6.3.2.3 France
    • 6.3.2.4 Russia
    • 6.3.2.5 Rest of Europe
    • 6.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 6.3.3.1 China
    • 6.3.3.2 Japan
    • 6.3.3.3 India
    • 6.3.3.4 South Korea
    • 6.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 6.3.4 Middle East & Africa
    • 6.3.4.1 South Africa
    • 6.3.4.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 6.3.4.3 Qatar
    • 6.3.4.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    • 6.3.5 Latin America
    • 6.3.5.1 Brazil
    • 6.3.5.2 Argentina
    • 6.3.5.3 Rest of Latin America

7. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 7.1 Overview (Market Concentration and Major Players)
  • 7.2 Company Profiles
    • 7.2.1 Biffa Group
    • 7.2.2 Clean Harbors, Inc.
    • 7.2.3 Covanta Holding Corporation
    • 7.2.4 Veolia Environment SA
    • 7.2.5 Waste Connections
    • 7.2.6 Remondis AG & Co. Kg
    • 7.2.7 Suez Environment S.A.
    • 7.2.8 Daiseki Co. Ltd
    • 7.2.9 Waste Management Inc.
    • 7.2.10 Republic Services
    • 7.2.11 Averda*
  • *List Not Exhaustive
  • 7.3 Other Companies

8. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

9. APPENDIX

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Waste Management Industry Segmentation

The Waste Management (or waste disposal) market includes the activities and actions required to manage waste from its inception to its final disposal. This consists of the collection, transport, treatment, and disposal of waste and monitoring and regulation of the waste management process.

The global waste management report offers a complete background analysis of the Global waste management market, which includes an assessment of the economy and contribution of sectors in the economy, market overview, market size estimation for key segments, and emerging trends in the market segments, market dynamics is covered in the report. The report also covers the impact of COVID-19 on the market.

The global waste management report is segmented by waste type (industrial waste, municipal solid waste, hazardous waste, e-waste, plastic waste, bio-medical waste, and other waste types), by disposal methods (landfills, incineration, and recycling), and by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America). For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on volume (tons) and value (USD).

By Waste type Industrial waste
Municipal solid waste
E-waste
Plastic waste
Biomedical and Other Waste Types
By Disposal methods Landfill
Incineration
Recycling
Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East & Africa South Africa
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Rest of Middle East and Africa
Latin America Brazil
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
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Global Waste Management Market Research Faqs

How big is the Global Waste Management Market?

The Global Waste Management Market size is expected to reach USD 523.53 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 4.55% to reach USD 653.98 billion by 2030.

What is the current Global Waste Management Market size?

In 2025, the Global Waste Management Market size is expected to reach USD 523.53 billion.

Who are the key players in Global Waste Management Market?

Clean Harbors, Biffa, Covanta Energy, Daiseki Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Zosen Corporation are the major companies operating in the Global Waste Management Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Global Waste Management Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Global Waste Management Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Global Waste Management Market.

What years does this Global Waste Management Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Global Waste Management Market size was estimated at USD 499.71 billion. The report covers the Global Waste Management Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Global Waste Management Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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