Product Code: PM2185
The global construction and demolition waste market size is expected to reach USD 370.82 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Waste Type, Service, Application (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025 - 2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.
The construction and demolition (C&D) waste market is experiencing significant growth, driven by escalating urbanization and infrastructure development worldwide. The volume of C&D waste generated increases substantially as cities expand and infrastructure projects proliferate. For instance, China is projected to invest over USD 13 trillion in infrastructure development by 2030, significantly contributing to the generation of C&D waste.
This surge in waste generation has spurred the adoption of sustainable waste management practices. There is a growing emphasis on recycling and reusing materials to minimize environmental impact and reduce the need for new raw materials. Recycling not only conserves natural resources but also offers cost-effective solutions for construction projects.
Additionally, stringent government regulations and policies are encouraging the proper disposal and recycling of C&D waste. These regulations aim to mitigate environmental pollution and promote the circular economy. For example, the European Union has set ambitious recycling targets for construction and demolition waste, influencing member states to enhance their waste management practices.
Technological advancements in waste processing and recycling technologies are also propelling market growth. Innovations such as automated sorting systems and advanced recycling techniques improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management operations. These technologies enable the recovery of valuable materials from C&D waste, further promoting sustainability in the construction industry.
Construction and Demolition Waste Market Report Highlights
In terms of service, the recycling segment accounted for the largest market share in 2024 due to the increasing emphasis on sustainable practices and the growing demand for recycled materials in construction projects.
Based on application, the commercial segment held significant market growth in 2024 due to the rising number of commercial construction projects and renovations that generate substantial C&D waste.
The construction and demolition waste market in Asia Pacific held the highest revenue share in 2024 due to rapid urbanization and infrastructure development in countries such as China and India.
The construction and demolition waste market in the Middle East and Africa is expected to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period due to increasing investments in infrastructure projects and urban development initiatives aimed at accommodating growing populations and improving living standards.
Some of the global key market players are Veolia Environment; Waste Management, Inc.; Republic Services, Inc.; Clean Harbors; Advanced Disposal Services; Renewi PLC; FCC Environment; Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Remondis SE & Co. KG; SUEZ Recycling and Recovery; Biffa Group; Covanta Holding Corporation; Daiseki Co., Ltd.; Stericycle, Inc.; and Enviro-Serve.
Polaris Market Research has segmented the construction and demolition waste market report based on waste type, service, application, and region:
By Waste Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2034)
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Metals
- Wood
- Others
By Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2034)
- Collection
- Recycling
- Landfilling
By Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2034)
- Residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
By Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2020 - 2034)
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Malaysia
- South Korea
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Vietnam
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
- 1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
- 1.2. Stakeholders
2. Executive Summary
3. Research Methodology
- 3.1. Overview
- 3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources
4. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market Insights
- 4.1. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Market Snapshot
- 4.2. Construction and Demolition Waste Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
- 4.2.1.1. Government Regulations on Waste Management
- 4.2.1.2. Advancements in Recycling Technologies
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
- 4.2.2.1. High Transportation Costs
- 4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
- 4.4. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market Trends
- 4.6. Value Chain Analysis
5. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type
- 5.1. Key Findings
- 5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.3. Concrete
- 5.3.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Concrete, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.4. Bricks
- 5.4.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Bricks, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.5. Metals
- 5.5.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Metals, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.6. Wood
- 5.6.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Wood, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 5.7. Others
- 5.7.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service
- 6.1. Key Findings
- 6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.3. Collection
- 6.3.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Collection, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.4. Recycling
- 6.4.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Recycling, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 6.5. Landfilling
- 6.5.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Landfilling, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application
- 7.1. Key Findings
- 7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.3. Residential
- 7.3.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Residential, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.4. Commercial
- 7.4.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Commercial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 7.5. Industrial
- 7.5.1. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Industrial, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8. Global Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Geography
- 8.1. Key Findings
- 8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Construction and Demolition Waste Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - US
- 8.3.4.1. US: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.2. US: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4.3. US: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Canada
- 8.3.5.1. Canada: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.2. Canada: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5.3. Canada: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - UK
- 8.4.4.1. UK: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.2. UK: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4.3. UK: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - France
- 8.4.5.1. France: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.2. France: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5.3. France: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Germany
- 8.4.6.1. Germany: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.2. Germany: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6.3. Germany: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Italy
- 8.4.7.1. Italy: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.2. Italy: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7.3. Italy: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Spain
- 8.4.8.1. Spain: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.2. Spain: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8.3. Spain: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Netherlands
- 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Russia
- 8.4.10.1. Russia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.2. Russia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10.3. Russia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Rest of Europe
- 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - China
- 8.5.4.1. China: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.2. China: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4.3. China: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - India
- 8.5.5.1. India: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.2. India: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5.3. India: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Malaysia
- 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Japan
- 8.5.7.1. Japan: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.2. Japan: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7.3. Japan: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Indonesia
- 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - South Korea
- 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Australia
- 8.5.10.1. Australia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.2. Australia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10.3. Australia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - UAE
- 8.6.5.1. UAE: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.2. UAE: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5.3. UAE: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Israel
- 8.6.6.1. Israel: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.2. Israel: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6.3. Israel: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - South Africa
- 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Mexico
- 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Brazil
- 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Argentina
- 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Construction and Demolition Waste Market - Rest of Latin America
- 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Waste Type, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Service, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Construction and Demolition Waste Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
9. Competitive Landscape
- 9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
- 9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions
10. Company Profiles
- 10.1. Veolia Environment
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
- 10.2. Waste Management, Inc.
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
- 10.3. Republic Services, Inc.
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
- 10.4. Clean Harbors
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
- 10.5. Advanced Disposal Services
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
- 10.6. Renewi PLC
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
- 10.7. FCC Environment
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
- 10.8. Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
- 10.9. Remondis SE & Co. KG
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
- 10.10. SUEZ Recycling and Recovery
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
- 10.11. Biffa Group
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
- 10.12. Covanta Holding Corporation
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
- 10.13. Daiseki Co., Ltd.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
- 10.14. Stericycle, Inc.
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
- 10.15. Enviro-Serve
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development