Product Code: RA100485
Medical Waste Management Market: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts, till 2035- Distribution by Type of Service Offered (Collection, Treatment, Recycling and Disposal), Type of Waste (Hazardous Waste and Non-hazardous Waste), Treatment Site (On-site, Off-site), Treatment Method (Incineration, Autoclave / Steam, Chemical / Mechanical, Microwave and Irradiation), Category of Waste (General, Infectious, Pathological, Sharp and Pharmaceutical) and Key Geographical Regions (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and Rest of the World)
The Medical Waste Management Market is valued at USD 5 billion in 2024 growing at a CAGR of 13% during the forecast period 2024-2035.
Medical waste encompasses waste generated through healthcare activities such as clinical research, diagnosis, and drug development. This includes items like used or unused syringes, expired medicines, diagnostic samples, blood, cottons, bandages, medical devices, and even traces of chemotherapy waste. It is broadly classified as infectious, hazardous, radioactive, and non-hazardous waste. According to WHO, nearly 15-20% of the medical waste generated globally is considered hazardous, infectious, or radioactive. With the global population surge, advancements in medical science and technology, emergence of new infectious diseases, and an increase in hospitals and healthcare facilities, the US alone generates over 6 million tonnes of healthcare waste annually. It's projected that the total amount of medical waste generated worldwide will grow by 2-3% each year.
Healthcare waste contains harmful microorganisms that can infect patients, healthcare workers, and the general public, as well as pollute the environment. Consequently, an increasing number of medical waste generators such as hospitals, clinics/labs, and pharmaceutical companies are turning to medical waste management service providers equipped with advanced technologies and expertise for waste disposal. These providers offer comprehensive solutions from waste pick-up to final disposal of hazardous and bio-hazardous materials, adhering to safety standards set by government regulatory bodies such as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and European Environment Agency (EEA). Medical waste management companies offer several benefits, including enhancing human safety (for waste handlers, scavengers, and individuals near hospitals), streamlining waste management processes, and reducing the substantial costs associated with waste treatment and disposal. By adopting sustainable practices for medical waste segregation, collection, safe storage, transportation, and disposal provided by these firms, the prevalence rates of diseases like HIV/AIDS, sepsis, hepatitis, and others are expected to significantly decrease. Moreover, effective medical waste management can help mitigate environmental risks. With outsourcing gaining acceptance as a viable and advantageous business model in this sector, the global medical waste management market is poised for remarkable growth during the forecast period from 2024 to 2035.
Key Market Segments
Type of Service Offered
Collection
Treatment
Recycling
Disposal
Type of Waste
Hazardous Waste
Non-hazardous Waste
Treatment Site
On-site
Off-site
Treatment Method
Incineration
Autoclave / Steam
Chemical / Mechanical
Microwave
Irradiation
Category of Waste
Incineration
Autoclave / Steam
Chemical / Mechanical
Microwave
Irradiation
Key Geographical Regions
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Latin America
Middle East and North America
Rest of the World
Research Coverage:
An extensive evaluation of the overall market landscape of medical waste management service providers is conducted, considering various pertinent parameters. These parameters include the year of establishment, company size measured by employee count, headquarters location, types of waste managed (such as infectious, hazardous, radioactive, and non-hazardous waste), types of services offered (including collection, segregation, storage, transportation, treatment, recycling, and disposal), treatment methods employed (such as incineration, autoclave/steam, chemical/mechanical, microwave, and irradiation), treatment site (on-site or off-site), and waste generators (such as pharmaceutical companies, clinics/labs, hospitals, and others).
A thorough analysis of the competitiveness of medical waste management service providers is conducted, focusing on supplier experience, portfolio diversity (including types of waste managed, treatment site, treatment methods, and waste generators), and the range of services provided.
Detailed profiles of leading companies (selected based on our proprietary criteria) providing medical waste management services. Each profile includes a concise company overview, financial details, service offerings, recent advancements, and an expert outlook on future prospects.
An examination of recent advancements in the medical waste management sector, including details on various partnerships, collaborations, and expansion endeavors occurring within this field from 2018 to 2023.
A comprehensive examination of the factors influencing the expansion of the medical waste management market. This analysis entails identifying and evaluating key drivers, potential limitations, emerging prospects, and current challenges.
An extensive market forecast analysis is conducted to estimate the current market size and future potential for medical waste management over the next 11 years. Drawing from various parameters, anticipated adoption trends, and validated through primary research, we have developed an informed projection of market size during the forecast period from 2024 to 2035.
Comprehensive projections are provided for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management market across various types of services offered, including collection, treatment, recycling, and disposal.
Detailed projections are presented for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management industry across different types of waste, including hazardous and non-hazardous categories.
Elaborate projections are provided for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management market across various treatment sites, encompassing both on-site and off-site facilities.
Comprehensive projections are outlined for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management market across different treatment methods, including incineration, autoclave/steam, chemical/mechanical, microwave, and irradiation.
Detailed projections are provided for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management industry across different categories of waste, including general, infectious, pathological, sharp, and pharmaceutical waste.
Elaborate projections are presented for the current and future opportunities within the medical waste management market across key geographical regions, including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and the Rest of the World.
Key Benefits of Buying this Report
The report offers market leaders and newcomers valuable insights into revenue estimations for both the overall market and its sub-segments.
Stakeholders can utilize the report to enhance their understanding of the competitive landscape, allowing for improved business positioning and more effective go-to-market strategies.
The report provides stakeholders with a pulse on the Medical Waste Management Market, furnishing them with essential information on significant market drivers, barriers, opportunities, and challenges.
Leading Market Companies
ACE WASTE
Averda
Axil Integrated Service
Clean Harbors
Cleanaway Waste Management
Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services
E-Coli Waste Management
GreenTech Environ Management
Heritage Environmental Services
Initial Medical
Medicare
MedPro Disposal
REMONDIS Mendison
Stericycle
Trilogy MedWaste
Triumvirate Environmental
Veolia
WM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PREFACE
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Market Share Insights
- 1.3. Key Market Insights
- 1.4. Report Coverage
- 1.5. Key Questions Answered
- 1.6. Chapter Outlines
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
- 2.1. Chapter Overview
- 2.2. Research Assumptions
- 2.3. Project Methodology
- 2.4. Forecast Methodology
- 2.5. Robust Quality Control
- 2.6. Key Market Segmentations
- 2.7. Key Considerations
- 2.7.1. Demographics
- 2.7.2. Economic Factors
- 2.7.3. Government Regulations
- 2.7.4. Supply Chain
- 2.7.5. COVID Impact
- 2.7.6. Market Access
- 2.7.7. Healthcare Policies
- 2.7.8. Industry Consolidation
3. ECONOMIC AND OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC CONSIDERATIONS
- 3.1. Chapter Overview
- 3.2. Market Dynamics
- 3.2.1. Time Period
- 3.2.1.1. Historical Trends
- 3.2.1.2. Current and Future Estimates
- 3.2.2. Currency Coverage and Foreign Exchange Rate
- 3.2.2.1. Major Currencies Affecting the Market
- 3.2.2.2. Factors Affecting Currency Fluctuations and Foreign Exchange Rates
- 3.2.2.3. Impact of Foreign Exchange Rate Volatility on the Market
- 3.2.2.4. Strategies for Mitigating Foreign Exchange Risk
- 3.2.3. Trade Policies
- 3.2.3.1. Impact of Trade Barriers on the Market
- 3.2.3.2. Strategies for Mitigating The Risks Associated with Trade Barriers
- 3.2.4. Recession
- 3.2.4.1. Historical Analysis of Past Recessions and Lessons Learnt
- 3.2.4.2. Assessment of Current Economic Conditions and Potential Impact on the Market
- 3.2.5. Inflation
- 3.2.5.1. Measurement and Analysis of Inflationary Pressures in the Economy
- 3.2.5.2. Potential Impact of Inflation on the Market Evolution
4. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
5. INTRODUCTION
- 5.1. Chapter Overview
- 5.2. Overview of Medical Waste Management
- 5.3. Types of Medical Waste
- 5.3.1. Infectious Waste
- 5.3.2. Hazardous Waste
- 5.3.3. Non-hazardous Waste
- 5.3.4. Radioactive Waste
- 5.4. Medical Waste Generators
- 5.4.1. Pharmaceutical Companies
- 5.4.2. Hospitals and Clinics / Laboratories
- 5.5. Steps Involved in Medical Waste Management
- 5.7. Methods of Treating Medical Waste
- 5.7.1. Incineration
- 5.7.2. Autoclave / Steam
- 5.7.3. Chemical / Mechanical
- 5.7.4. Microwave
- 5.7.5. Irradiation
- 5.8. Future Perspectives
6. MARKET LANDSCAPE
- 6.1. Chapter Overview
- 6.2. Medical Waste Management: Overall Market Landscape
- 6.2.1. Analysis by Year of Establishment
- 6.2.2. Analysis by Company Size
- 6.2.3. Analysis by Location of Headquarters
- 6.2.4. Analysis by Type of Waste
- 6.2.5. Analysis by Type of Service Offered
- 6.2.6. Analysis by Treatment Method
- 6.2.7. Analysis by Treatment Site
- 6.2.8. Analysis by Waste Generators
7. COMPANY COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS
- 7.1. Chapter Overview
- 7.2. Assumptions and Key Parameters
- 7.3. Methodology
- 7.4. Medical Waste Management Service Providers: Company Competitiveness Analysis
- 7.4.1. Medical Waste Management Service Providers based in North America (Peer Group I)
- 7.4.2. Medical Waste Management Service Providers based in Europe (Peer Group II)
- 7.4.3. Medical Waste Management Service Providers based in Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World (Peer Group III)
8. COMPANY PROFILES
- 8.1. Chapter Overview
- 8.2. Detailed Profiles of Leading Players based in North America
- 8.2.1. Clean Harbors
- 8.2.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.1.2. Financial Information
- 8.2.1.3. Service Portfolio
- 8.2.1.4. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.2.2. MedPro Disposal
- 8.2.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.2.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.2.2.3. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.2.3. Stericycle
- 8.2.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.3.2. Financial Information
- 8.2.3.3. Service Portfolio
- 8.2.3.4. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.2.4. Triumvirate Environmental
- 8.2.4.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.4.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.2.4.3. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.2.5. WM
- 8.2.5.1. Company Overview
- 8.2.5.2. Financial Information
- 8.2.5.3. Service Portfolio
- 8.2.5.4. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.3. Short Profiles of Other Prominent Players based in North America
- 8.3.1. Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services
- 8.3.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.3.2. Heritage Environmental Services
- 8.3.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.3.3. Triology MedWaste
- 8.3.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.4. Detailed Profiles of Leading Players based in Europe
- 8.4.1. REMONDIS Mendison
- 8.4.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.4.1.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.4.1.3. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.4.2. Veolia
- 8.4.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.4.2.2. Financial Information
- 8.4.2.3. Service Portfolio
- 8.4.2.4. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
8.5.. Short Profiles of Other Prominent Players based in Europe
- 8.5.1. Axil Integrated Service
- 8.5.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.5.2. Initial Medical
- 8.5.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.6. Detailed Profiles of Leading Players based in Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
- 8.6.1. Averda
- 8.6.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.1.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.6.1.3. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.6.2. GreeTech Environ Management
- 8.6.2.1 Company Overview
- 8.6.2.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.6.2.3 Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.6.3. Medicare Environmental Management
- 8.6.3.1. Company Overview
- 8.6.3.2. Service Portfolio
- 8.6.3.3. Recent Developments and Future Outlook
- 8.7. Short Profiles of Other Prominent Players based in Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
- 8.7.1. Ace Waste
- 8.7.1.1. Company Overview
- 8.7.2. Cleanaway Waste Management
- 8.7.2.1. Company Overview
- 8.7.3. E-Coli Waste Management
- 8.7.3.1. Company Overview
9. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND INITIATIVES
- 9.1. Chapter Overview
- 9.2. Partnerships and Collaborations
- 9.2.1. Partnership Models
- 9.2.2. Medical Waste Management: Partnerships and Collaborations
- 9.2.3. Analysis by Year of Partnership
- 9.2.4. Analysis by Type of Partnership
- 9.2.5. Analysis by Year and Type of Partnership
- 9.2.6. Analysis by Focus Area
- 9.2.7. Most Active Players: Analysis by Number of Partnerships
- 9.2.8. Analysis by Geography
- 9.2.8.1. Intercontinental and Intracontinental Agreements
- 9.2.8.2. Local and International Agreements
- 9.3. Recent Expansions
- 9.3.1. Type of Expansions
- 9.3.2. Medical Waste Management: Recent Expansions
- 9.3.3. Analysis by Year of Expansion
- 9.3.4. Analysis by Type of Expansion
- 9.3.5. Analysis by Year and Type of Expansion
- 9.3.6. Analysis by Geography
- 9.3.6.1. Analysis by Location of Expanded Facility
10. MARKET IMPACT ANALYSIS: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
- 10.1. Chapter Overview
- 10.2. Market Drivers
- 10.3. Market Restraints
- 10.4. Market Opportunities
- 10.5. Market Challenges
- 10.6. Conclusion
11. REGIONAL ASSESSMENT OF MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
- 11.1. Chapter Overview
- 11.2. Key Assumptions and Parameters
- 11.3. Regional Assessment of Medical Waste Management in North America
- 11.4. Regional Assessment of Medical Waste Management in Europe
- 11.5. Regional Assessment of Medical Waste Management in Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World
12. GLOBAL MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET
- 12.1. Chapter Overview
- 12.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 12.3. Global Medical Waste Management Market, Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 12.3.1. Scenario Analysis
- 12.3.1.1. Conservative Scenario
- 12.3.1.2. Optimistic Scenario
- 12.4. Key Market Segmentations
13. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY TYPE OF SERVICE OFFERED
- 13.1. Chapter Overview
- 13.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 13.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Type of Service Offered, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 13.3.1. Treatment: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 13.3.2. Disposal: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 13.3.3. Recycling: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 13.3.4. Collection: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 13.4. Data Triangulation and Validation
14. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY TYPE OF WASTE
- 14.1. Chapter Overview
- 14.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 14.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Type of Waste, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 14.3.1. Hazardous Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 14.3.2. Non-hazardous Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 14.4. Data Triangulation and Validation
15. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT SITE
- 15.1. Chapter Overview
- 15.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 15.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Treatment Site, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 15.3.1. Off-site: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 15.3.2. On-site: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 15.4. Data Triangulation and Validation
16. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY TREATMENT METHOD
- 16.1. Chapter Overview
- 16.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 16.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Treatment Method, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 16.3.1. Incineration: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 16.3.2. Autoclave / Steam: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 16.3.3. Chemical / Mechanical: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 16.3.4. Microwave: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 16.3.5. Irradiation: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 16.4. Data Triangulation and Validation
17. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY CATEGORY OF WASTE
- 17.1. Chapter Overview
- 17.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 17.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Category of Waste, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 17.3.1. Infectious Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 17.3.2. Pathological Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 17.3.3. Sharp Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 17.3.4. Pharmaceutical Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 17.3.5. General Waste: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 17.4. Data Triangulation and Validation
18. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT MARKET, BY KEY GEOGRAPHICAL
- 18.1. Chapter Overview
- 18.2. Key Assumptions and Methodology
- 18.3. Medical Waste Management Market: Distribution by Key Geographical Regions, 2018, 2024 and 2035
- 18.4 North America: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.4.1. US: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.4.2. Canada: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5. Europe: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.1. UK: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.2. France: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.3. Germany: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.4. Italy: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.5. Poland: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.5.6. Russia: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6. Asia-Pacific: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6.1. India: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6.2. China: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6.3. South Korea: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6.4. Australia: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.6.5. Japan: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.7. Latin America: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.7.1. Argentina: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.7.2. Brazil: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.7.3. Chile: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8. Middle East and North Africa: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8.1. Saudi Arabia: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8.2. UAE: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8.3. Ethiopia: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8.4. Egypt: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.8.5. Nigeria: Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.9. Rest of the World (South Africa): Historical Trends (2018-2023) and Forecasted Estimates (2024-2035)
- 18.10. Data Triangulation and Validation
19. SURVEY ANALYSIS
- 19.1. Chapter Overview
- 19.1.1. Overview of Respondents
- 19.2. Analysis by Adoption Rate of Medical Waste Management in India
- 19.3. Analysis by Type of Service Offered
- 19.4. Analysis by Type of Waste
- 19.5. Analysis by Treatment Site
20. CONCLUDING REMARKS
21. APPENDIX I: TABULATED DATA
22. APPENDIX II: LIST OF COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS