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城市回收Start-Ups市场预测至2032年：按回收类型、经营模式、技术、最终用户和地区分類的全球分析

Urban Recycling Startups Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Recycling Type (Plastic Recycling, E-Waste Recycling, Metal Recycling, Glass Recycling and Organic Waste Recycling), Business Model, Technology, End User and By Geography
出版日期: | 出版商: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | 英文 | 商品交期: 2-3个工作天内

价格

根据 Stratistics MRC 的一项研究，预计到 2025 年，全球城市回收Start-Ups市场价值将达到 689 亿美元，到 2032 年将达到 1,044 亿美元，预测期内复合年增长率为 6.1%。

城市回收Start-Ups是专注于变革人口密集城市废弃物管理模式的创新企业。它们开发解决方案，高效收集、分类和处理包括塑胶、电子产品、食品和建筑材料在内的各种废弃物，并将其转化为宝贵资源。这些Start-Ups利用技术、数据分析和社区合作，优化废弃物流程，减少对掩埋的依赖，并促进循环经济的发展。它们通常优先考虑永续性和社会影响，与市政当局、企业和居民合作，倡导负责任的消费和废弃物管理。透过将环境责任与城市生活相结合，它们旨在为未来打造更干净、更具韧性、更绿色的城市。

快速的都市化和人口成长

城市人口的快速成长和城市扩张加速了对高效废弃物管理解决方案的需求，为城市回收Start-Ups创造了有利环境。随着越来越多的人口聚集在大都会圈，废弃物的数量和复杂性不断增加，这需要创新的收集、分类和处理技术。利用自动化、人工智慧和数据分析的Start-Ups可以应对这些挑战，优化运营，减少对掩埋的依赖，从而促进永续的城市生活，并为建立具有韧性的绿色城市做出贡献。

高昂的营运和基础设施成本

儘管需求不断增长，城市回收Start-Ups仍面临高昂的营运和基础设施成本带来的严峻挑战。建立复杂的分类设施、实施自动化收集系统以及整合技术平台都需要大量的资金投入。这些资金障碍会减缓企业扩张速度，限制其取得先进技术，并限制其在人口密集城区拓展服务的能力。

技术创新方面的进步

技术创新为城市回收Start-Ups提供了巨大的发展机会。人工智慧、机器人、化学回收和数据驱动的废弃物管理等领域的新兴解决方案，能够高效处理包括塑胶和建筑废弃物在内的各种废弃物流。透过采用这些先进技术，Start-Ups可以优化分类精度、提高资源回收率并最大限度地减少对环境的影响。此外，智慧废弃物解决方案能够加强与市政当局和消费者的合作，加速向循环经济转型，并将Start-Ups定位为永续城市发展的关键贡献者。

监管标准分散

城市回收Start-Ups面临监管体系碎片化的困境，地方、国家和国际层面的标准各不相同。不一致的回收义务和环境政策阻碍了企业运营，延误了计划核准，并增加了法律风险。Start-Ups必须适应不断变化的法规，这通常需要对基础设施和技术进行额外投资。这种监管的不确定性对企业的规模和盈利构成威胁，迫使Start-Ups积极与政策制定者沟通，以确保其营运与全球永续性和循环经济目标保持一致。

新冠疫情的影响：

新冠疫情扰乱了废弃物管理系统，导致回收量下降，并加剧了城市回收Start-Ups的营运挑战。出于健康和安全考虑，企业需要製定新的通讯协定，而回收设施的临时关闭和供应链中断也影响了收入来源。然而，这场危机也加速了数位化和非接触式废弃物收集的发展，为Start-Ups创新创造了机会。总而言之，疫情凸显了在全球动盪时期，我们需要具有韧性、技术主导的回收解决方案来维护城市的卫生和永续性。

预计在预测期内，电子产品领域将占据最大的市场份额。

预计在预测期内，电子产品领域将占据最大的市场份额，这主要得益于消费性电子产品的快速成长和频繁的设备更换週期。电子废弃物中含有黄金和稀土元素等贵重材料，蕴藏着盈利的回收潜力。专注于电子废弃物收集、安全拆解和材料回收的Start-Ups可以充分利用这一市场需求。整合自动化分类、化学回收和永续处置方法，不仅可以最大限度地提高资源回收率，还能降低因电子废弃物管理不当而带来的环境风险。

预计在预测期内，化学回收领域将实现最高的复合年增长率。

在化学加工技术（尤其是解聚技术）的进步推动下，化学回收领域预计在预测期内将达到最高成长率。该方法能够将塑胶和复合材料分解成其原始单体，从而实现无限循环并生产高品质的再生产品。采用化学回收技术的Start-Ups可以帮助处理难以回收的废弃物，提高循环利用率，并减少对原生原料的依赖。人们对永续替代方案的日益关注以及政府对化学回收的激励措施，正在进一步加速市场对该技术的接受度。

占比最大的地区：

由于快速的都市化和工业化进程，亚太地区预计将在预测期内占据最大的市场份额。中国、印度和日本等国家产生大量的城市垃圾和电子废弃物，从而推动了对高效回收解决方案的需求。利用技术、区域伙伴关係和创新经营模式的Start-Ups有望抢占这一市场。政府支持永续和循环经济实践的倡议将进一步推动成长，使亚太地区在预测期内成为全球城市Start-Ups新创公司最重要的中心。

年复合成长率最高的地区：

预计在预测期内，北美将实现最高的复合年增长率，这主要得益于技术创新和消费者环保意识的提升。该地区的Start-Ups正专注于人工智慧驱动的垃圾分类、化学回收和智慧废弃物管理解决方案。电子废弃物增加、日益严格的环境法规以及企业永续性倡议，都在加速先进回收技术的应用。因此，北美为那些希望快速拓展业务并将循环经济原则融入市政废弃物管理的城市回收Start-Ups提供了一个极具吸引力的成长环境。

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目录

第一章执行摘要

第二章 前言

  • 摘要
  • 相关利益者
  • 调查范围
  • 调查方法
  • 研究材料

第三章 市场趋势分析

  • 司机
  • 抑制因素
  • 机会
  • 威胁
  • 技术分析
  • 终端用户分析
  • 新兴市场
  • 新冠疫情的影响

第四章 波特五力分析

  • 供应商的议价能力
  • 买方的议价能力
  • 替代品的威胁
  • 新进入者的威胁
  • 竞争对手之间的竞争

5. 全球城市回收Start-Ups市场（依回收类型划分）

  • 塑胶回收再利用
  • 电子废弃物回收
  • 金属回收
  • 玻璃回收
  • 纸张回收
  • 有机废弃物回收利用

6. 全球城市回收Start-Ups市场（依经营模式划分）

  • 收集和分类服务
  • 逆向物流解决方案
  • RaaS（Recycling-as-a-Service）
  • 市场平台

7. 全球城市回收Start-Ups市场（依技术划分）

  • 机械回收
  • 生物回收
  • 化学回收
  • 数位平台和人工智慧解决方案

8. 全球城市回收Start-Ups市场（依最终用户划分）

  • 消费品
  • 包装
  • 车
  • 电子设备
  • 建造
  • 能源与公共产业

9. 全球城市回收Start-Ups市场（依地区划分）

  • 北美洲
    • 美国
    • 加拿大
    • 墨西哥
  • 欧洲
    • 德国
    • 英国
    • 义大利
    • 法国
    • 西班牙
    • 其他欧洲
  • 亚太地区
    • 日本
    • 中国
    • 印度
    • 澳洲
    • 纽西兰
    • 韩国
    • 亚太其他地区
  • 南美洲
    • 阿根廷
    • 巴西
    • 智利
    • 其他南美国家
  • 中东和非洲
    • 沙乌地阿拉伯
    • 阿拉伯聯合大公国
    • 卡达
    • 南非
    • 其他中东和非洲地区

第十章：重大进展

  • 协议、伙伴关係、合作和合资企业
  • 併购
  • 新产品发布
  • 业务拓展
  • 其他关键策略

第十一章 企业概况

  • TerraCycle
  • AMP Robotics
  • Rubicon
  • Recycleye
  • ATRenew
  • Loop Industries
  • Sims Lifecycle Services
  • TOMRA
  • PureCycle Technologies
  • Carbios
  • Renewlogy
  • bio-bean
  • Goterra
  • Winnow Solutions
  • Circular&Co;
Product Code: SMRC32700

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Urban Recycling Startups Market is accounted for $68.9 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $104.4 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period. Urban recycling startups are innovative enterprises focused on transforming waste management in densely populated cities. They develop solutions to efficiently collect, sort, and process various types of waste-including plastics, electronics, food, and construction materials-turning discarded items into valuable resources. These startups leverage technology, data analytics, and community engagement to optimize recycling operations, reduce landfill dependence, and promote a circular economy. Often emphasizing sustainability and social impact, they collaborate with municipalities, businesses, and residents to encourage responsible consumption and waste disposal. By bridging environmental responsibility with urban living, they aim to create cleaner, more resilient, and eco-conscious cities for the future.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rapid urbanization and population growth

The surge in urban populations and expanding cities is fueling demand for efficient waste management solutions, creating a fertile environment for urban recycling startups. As more people concentrate in metropolitan areas, the volume and complexity of waste increase, necessitating innovative technologies for collection, sorting, and processing. Startups that leverage automation, AI, and data analytics can address these challenges, optimize operations, and reduce landfill dependence, thereby promoting sustainable urban living and contributing to the development of resilient, eco-conscious cities.

Restraint:

High operational and infrastructure costs

Despite growing demand, urban recycling startups face significant challenges from high operational and infrastructure costs. Establishing advanced sorting facilities, deploying automated collection systems, and integrating technology platforms require substantial capital investment. These financial barriers can slow expansion, limit access to cutting-edge technologies, and restrict the ability to scale services in densely populated urban areas.

Opportunity:

Advancements in technology

Technological innovations offer immense growth opportunities for urban recycling startups. Emerging solutions in AI, robotics, chemical recycling, and data-driven waste management enable efficient processing of diverse waste streams, including plastics and construction debris. By adopting these advancements, startups can optimize sorting accuracy, improve resource recovery, and minimize environmental impact. Additionally, smart waste solutions enhance collaboration with municipalities and consumers, accelerating the shift toward circular economies and positioning startups as essential contributors to sustainable urban development.

Threat:

Fragmented regulatory standards

Urban recycling startups operate within a fragmented regulatory landscape, where differing local, national, and international standards create compliance complexities. Inconsistent recycling mandates and environmental policies can hinder operations, delay project approvals, and increase legal risks. Startups must continuously adapt to evolving regulations, often requiring additional investments in infrastructure and technology. This regulatory uncertainty poses a threat to scalability and profitability, compelling startups to actively engage with policymakers and ensure alignment with global sustainability and circular economy goals.

Covid-19 Impact:

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted waste management systems, reducing recycling volumes, and increasing operational challenges for urban recycling startups. Health and safety concerns necessitated new protocols, while temporary closures of recycling facilities and supply chain interruptions affected revenue streams. However, the crisis also accelerated digitalization, contactless waste collection, presenting opportunities for startups to innovate. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the need for resilient, technology-driven recycling solutions to maintain urban sanitation and sustainability during global disruptions.

The electronics segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The electronics segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to rapid growth of consumer electronics and frequent device replacement cycles. Electronic waste contains valuable materials such as gold and rare earth metals, creating lucrative recovery opportunities. Startups specializing in e-waste collection, safe dismantling, and material recovery can capitalize on this demand. By integrating automated sorting, chemical recycling, and sustainable disposal methods, they not only maximize resource recovery but also mitigate environmental hazards associated with improper e-waste management.

The chemical recycling segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the chemical recycling segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, due to advancements in depolymerization and other chemical processing technologies. This approach allows plastics and complex materials to be broken down into their original monomers, enabling infinite recycling and higher-quality outputs. Startups adopting chemical recycling can address hard-to-recycle waste, enhance circularity, and reduce reliance on virgin materials. The growing awareness of sustainable alternatives and government incentives for chemical recycling further accelerates market adoption.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to rapid urbanization and industrialization. Countries such as China, India, and Japan generate massive volumes of municipal and electronic waste, driving demand for efficient recycling solutions. Startups leveraging technology, local partnerships, and innovative business models are well-positioned to capture this market. Government initiatives supporting sustainable development and circular economy practices further bolster growth, making Asia Pacific the most significant hub for urban recycling startups globally during the forecast period.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to technological innovation and increasing consumer awareness. Startups in the region focus on AI-driven sorting, chemical recycling, and smart waste management solutions. Rising e-waste generation, stringent environmental regulations, and sustainability commitments by corporations accelerate adoption of advanced recycling technologies. Consequently, North America presents an attractive growth landscape for urban recycling startups seeking rapid scale-up and the integration of circular economy principles into urban waste management practices.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Urban Recycling Startups Market include TerraCycle, AMP Robotics, Rubicon, Recycleye, ATRenew, Loop Industries, Sims Lifecycle Services, TOMRA, PureCycle Technologies, Carbios, Renewlogy, bio-bean, Goterra, Winnow Solutions and Circular&Co

Key Developments:

In November 2025, CARBIOS has inked two long-term commercial partnerships with major beverage-industry players to supply recycled PET marking its strategic entrance into the beverage sector. These contracts bring the pre-sales commitment for its future plant to roughly 50% of maximum capacity, strengthening the business case for reaching 70%, a key hurdle for unlocking additional non-dilutive funding and resuming full construction of its site in Longlaville.

In November 2025, CARBIOS and Wankai New Materials have inked a binding agreement to deploy CARBIOS's enzyme-based PET biorecycling technology across Asia. They plan to launch with a first plant in China capable of processing 50,000 tonnes of PET waste annually, forming a joint venture to handle operations and production of monomers.

Recycling Types Covered:

  • Plastic Recycling
  • E-Waste Recycling
  • Metal Recycling
  • Glass Recycling
  • Paper Recycling
  • Organic Waste Recycling

Business Models Covered:

  • Collection & Sorting Services
  • Reverse Logistics Solutions
  • Recycling-as-a-Service (RaaS)
  • Marketplace Platforms

Technologies Covered:

  • Mechanical Recycling
  • Biological Recycling
  • Chemical Recycling
  • Digital Platforms & AI Solutions

End Users Covered:

  • Consumer Goods
  • Packaging
  • Automotive
  • Electronics
  • Construction
  • Energy & Utilities

Regions Covered:

  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South Korea
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • South America
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • Rest of South America
  • Middle East & Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Qatar
    • South Africa
    • Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:

  • Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
  • Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
  • Covers Market data for the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2028, and 2032
  • Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
  • Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
  • Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
  • Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
  • Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

Free Customization Offerings:

All the customers of this report will be entitled to receive one of the following free customization options:

  • Company Profiling
    • Comprehensive profiling of additional market players (up to 3)
    • SWOT Analysis of key players (up to 3)
  • Regional Segmentation
    • Market estimations, Forecasts and CAGR of any prominent country as per the client's interest (Note: Depends on feasibility check)
  • Competitive Benchmarking
    • Benchmarking of key players based on product portfolio, geographical presence, and strategic alliances

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface

  • 2.1 Abstract
  • 2.2 Stake Holders
  • 2.3 Research Scope
  • 2.4 Research Methodology
    • 2.4.1 Data Mining
    • 2.4.2 Data Analysis
    • 2.4.3 Data Validation
    • 2.4.4 Research Approach
  • 2.5 Research Sources
    • 2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
    • 2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
    • 2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis

  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Drivers
  • 3.3 Restraints
  • 3.4 Opportunities
  • 3.5 Threats
  • 3.6 Technology Analysis
  • 3.7 End User Analysis
  • 3.8 Emerging Markets
  • 3.9 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis

  • 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
  • 4.3 Threat of substitutes
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants
  • 4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market, By Recycling Type

  • 5.1 Introduction
  • 5.2 Plastic Recycling
  • 5.3 E-Waste Recycling
  • 5.4 Metal Recycling
  • 5.5 Glass Recycling
  • 5.6 Paper Recycling
  • 5.7 Organic Waste Recycling

6 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market, By Business Model

  • 6.1 Introduction
  • 6.2 Collection & Sorting Services
  • 6.3 Reverse Logistics Solutions
  • 6.4 Recycling-as-a-Service (RaaS)
  • 6.5 Marketplace Platforms

7 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market, By Technology

  • 7.1 Introduction
  • 7.2 Mechanical Recycling
  • 7.3 Biological Recycling
  • 7.4 Chemical Recycling
  • 7.5 Digital Platforms & AI Solutions

8 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market, By End User

  • 8.1 Introduction
  • 8.2 Consumer Goods
  • 8.3 Packaging
  • 8.4 Automotive
  • 8.5 Electronics
  • 8.6 Construction
  • 8.7 Energy & Utilities

9 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market, By Geography

  • 9.1 Introduction
  • 9.2 North America
    • 9.2.1 US
    • 9.2.2 Canada
    • 9.2.3 Mexico
  • 9.3 Europe
    • 9.3.1 Germany
    • 9.3.2 UK
    • 9.3.3 Italy
    • 9.3.4 France
    • 9.3.5 Spain
    • 9.3.6 Rest of Europe
  • 9.4 Asia Pacific
    • 9.4.1 Japan
    • 9.4.2 China
    • 9.4.3 India
    • 9.4.4 Australia
    • 9.4.5 New Zealand
    • 9.4.6 South Korea
    • 9.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
  • 9.5 South America
    • 9.5.1 Argentina
    • 9.5.2 Brazil
    • 9.5.3 Chile
    • 9.5.4 Rest of South America
  • 9.6 Middle East & Africa
    • 9.6.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 9.6.2 UAE
    • 9.6.3 Qatar
    • 9.6.4 South Africa
    • 9.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

10 Key Developments

  • 10.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
  • 10.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
  • 10.3 New Product Launch
  • 10.4 Expansions
  • 10.5 Other Key Strategies

11 Company Profiling

  • 11.1 TerraCycle
  • 11.2 AMP Robotics
  • 11.3 Rubicon
  • 11.4 Recycleye
  • 11.5 ATRenew
  • 11.6 Loop Industries
  • 11.7 Sims Lifecycle Services
  • 11.8 TOMRA
  • 11.9 PureCycle Technologies
  • 11.10 Carbios
  • 11.11 Renewlogy
  • 11.12 bio-bean
  • 11.13 Goterra
  • 11.14 Winnow Solutions
  • 11.15 Circular&Co

List of Tables

  • Table 1 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 2 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Recycling Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 3 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Plastic Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 4 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By E-Waste Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 5 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Metal Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 6 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Glass Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 7 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Paper Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 8 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Organic Waste Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 9 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Business Model (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 10 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Collection & Sorting Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 11 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Reverse Logistics Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 12 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Recycling-as-a-Service (RaaS) (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 13 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Marketplace Platforms (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 14 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Technology (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 15 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Mechanical Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 16 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Biological Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 17 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Chemical Recycling (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 18 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Digital Platforms & AI Solutions (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 19 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 20 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Consumer Goods (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 21 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Packaging (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 22 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Automotive (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 23 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Electronics (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 24 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Construction (2024-2032) ($MN)
  • Table 25 Global Urban Recycling Startups Market Outlook, By Energy & Utilities (2024-2032) ($MN)

Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.