Product Code: 22201
The Global Waste Management Market, valued at USD 330.00 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 6.00% to reach USD 468.11 Billion by 2030. The Global Waste Management Market encompasses the comprehensive array of activities dedicated to the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and final disposal of diverse waste materials, with the overarching goal of minimizing environmental harm and maximizing resource recovery.
| Market Overview |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2030 |
| Market Size 2024 | USD 330.00 Billion |
| Market Size 2030 | USD 468.11 Billion |
| CAGR 2025-2030 | 6.00% |
| Fastest Growing Segment | Municipal Solid Waste |
| Largest Market | Asia Pacific |
Key Market Drivers
The growth of the Global Waste Management Market is significantly influenced by the escalating volume of waste generated worldwide. As global populations increase and consumption patterns evolve, the sheer quantity of waste materials requiring collection, processing, and disposal continues to rise substantially. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, in its "Global Waste Management Outlook 2024" published in February 2024, municipal solid waste generation reached 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023, placing immense pressure on existing infrastructure and compelling investments in expanded capacities and more efficient handling solutions.
Key Market Challenges
The substantial capital investment required for establishing and maintaining advanced waste treatment and recycling infrastructure represents a significant impediment to the growth of the Global Waste Management Market. This financial hurdle directly restricts the development and deployment of modern facilities, particularly within developing economies where rapid urbanization fuels increasing waste generation. Without sufficient capital, regions are unable to construct the necessary infrastructure for efficient waste collection, sorting, processing, and environmentally sound disposal.
Key Market Trends
Circular Economy Integration signifies a fundamental shift in waste management, moving from a linear 'take-make-dispose' model towards prioritizing resource recovery and waste reduction. This trend aims to keep materials in circulation longer, reducing reliance on virgin resources and lessening landfill waste. The Association of Plastic Recyclers reported that North American recyclers kept over five billion pounds of post-consumer plastic out of landfills in 2022.
Key Market Players
- Biffa Group Limited
- Clean Harbors, Inc.
- Covanta Holding Corporation
- Veolia Environment SA
- Waste Connections
- REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
- Suez Environment S.A.
- Daiseki Co. Ltd
- Waste Management Inc.
- Republic Services, Inc.
Report Scope:
In this report, the Global Waste Management Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
Waste Management Market, By Waste Type:
- Industrial waste
- Municipal solid waste
- Hazardous waste
- E-waste
- Plastic waste
- Bio-medical waste
Waste Management Market, By Disposal Method:
- Landfills
- Incineration
- Recycling
Waste Management Market, By Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies presents in the Global Waste Management Market.
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Table of Contents
1. Product Overview
- 1.1. Market Definition
- 1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Objective of the Study
- 2.2. Baseline Methodology
- 2.3. Key Industry Partners
- 2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
- 2.5. Forecasting Methodology
- 2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
- 2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
- 3.1. Overview of the Market
- 3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
- 3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
- 3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
- 3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Waste Management Market Outlook
- 5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Waste Type (Industrial waste, Municipal solid waste, Hazardous waste, E-waste, Plastic waste, Bio-medical waste)
- 5.2.2. By Disposal Method (Landfills, Incineration, Recycling)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2024)
- 5.3. Market Map
6. North America Waste Management Market Outlook
- 6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Waste Type
- 6.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 6.2.3. By Country
- 6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Waste Management Market Outlook
- 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
- 6.3.1.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 6.3.2. Canada Waste Management Market Outlook
- 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
- 6.3.2.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 6.3.3. Mexico Waste Management Market Outlook
- 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
- 6.3.3.2.2. By Disposal Method
7. Europe Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 7.2.3. By Country
- 7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.3.1.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 7.3.2. France Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.3.2.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.3.3.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 7.3.4. Italy Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.4.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.3.4.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 7.3.5. Spain Waste Management Market Outlook
- 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.3.5.2.1. By Waste Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. By Disposal Method
8. Asia Pacific Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 8.2.3. By Country
- 8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.3.1.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 8.3.2. India Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.3.2.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 8.3.3. Japan Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.3.3.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 8.3.4. South Korea Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.4.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.3.4.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 8.3.5. Australia Waste Management Market Outlook
- 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.3.5.2.1. By Waste Type
- 8.3.5.2.2. By Disposal Method
9. Middle East & Africa Waste Management Market Outlook
- 9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Waste Type
- 9.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 9.2.3. By Country
- 9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Waste Management Market Outlook
- 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
- 9.3.1.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 9.3.2. UAE Waste Management Market Outlook
- 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
- 9.3.2.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 9.3.3. South Africa Waste Management Market Outlook
- 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
- 9.3.3.2.2. By Disposal Method
10. South America Waste Management Market Outlook
- 10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Waste Type
- 10.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 10.2.3. By Country
- 10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Waste Management Market Outlook
- 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.1.2.1. By Waste Type
- 10.3.1.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 10.3.2. Colombia Waste Management Market Outlook
- 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.2.2.1. By Waste Type
- 10.3.2.2.2. By Disposal Method
- 10.3.3. Argentina Waste Management Market Outlook
- 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.3.3.2.1. By Waste Type
- 10.3.3.2.2. By Disposal Method
11. Market Dynamics
- 11.1. Drivers
- 11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
- 12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
- 12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
- 12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Waste Management Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 14.1. Competition in the Industry
- 14.2. Potential of New Entrants
- 14.3. Power of Suppliers
- 14.4. Power of Customers
- 14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
- 15.1. Biffa Group Limited
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
- 15.2. Clean Harbors, Inc.
- 15.3. Covanta Holding Corporation
- 15.4. Veolia Environment SA
- 15.5. Waste Connections
- 15.6. REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
- 15.7. Suez Environment S.A.
- 15.8. Daiseki Co. Ltd
- 15.9. Waste Management Inc.
- 15.10. Republic Services, Inc.
16. Strategic Recommendations
17. About Us & Disclaimer