Recycling Equipment Global Market Report 2026

Recycling equipment comprises machines and devices designed to process waste materials, enabling the recovery and reuse of valuable resources. This equipment facilitates the separation, compaction, and transformation of various recyclable materials-including metals, plastics, paper, and glass-into usable products for further manufacturing or consumption.

The main types of recycling equipment include baler presses, shredders, granulators, agglomerators, shears, separators, extruders, and others. A baler press is a heavy-duty machine specifically designed to compress and compact recyclable materials such as paper, plastic, metal, and textiles into dense, manageable bales. This process simplifies handling, storage, and transportation, enhancing the efficiency of recycling operations in sectors such as waste management and manufacturing. These machines are utilized to process a variety of materials, including metal, plastic, construction waste, paper, and rubber, and are employed in municipal solid waste recycling, commercial and industrial waste management, metals separation and recycling, e-waste recycling, and transfer station recycling operations.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have impacted the recycling equipment market by increasing the cost of imported steel components, motors, sensors, and automation systems used in balers, shredders, and separators. These impacts have been most evident across municipal solid waste, metals recycling, and e waste recycling segments in regions such as Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America where global equipment sourcing is common. Higher tariffs have raised capital costs for recycling facility operators. At the same time, tariffs have encouraged local equipment manufacturing, regional supplier development, and innovation in cost optimized recycling solutions, strengthening long term market resilience.

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The recycling equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $28.98 billion in 2025 to $30.71 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of municipal solid waste generation, increasing industrial waste volumes, expansion of metal recycling activities, rising awareness of resource recovery, availability of conventional recycling machinery.

The recycling equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental regulations on waste disposal, growth of circular economy initiatives, increasing investments in recycling infrastructure, rising e waste generation, demand for recycled raw materials in manufacturing. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of automated recycling systems, increasing demand for high efficiency material separation equipment, growing use of advanced shredding and granulation technologies, expansion of recycling infrastructure for plastics and e waste, higher focus on energy efficient and low emission recycling equipment.

The increasing importance of waste management is anticipated to drive the growth of the recycling equipment market in the future. Waste management encompasses the activities and processes involved in the collection, handling, processing, storage, and transportation of waste materials from their origin to their final disposal sites. The heightened focus on waste management is fueled by growing environmental awareness, strict regulations, urbanization, resource scarcity, and advancements in recycling technologies. Recycling equipment plays a crucial role in contemporary waste management, as it facilitates the separation, processing, and conversion of recyclable materials, significantly decreasing the amount of waste directed to landfills, minimizing environmental impact, and aiding in the shift toward a sustainable circular economy. For example, in February 2024, the Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 published by the United Nations Environment Programme, a global authority based in Kenya, projected that global municipal solid waste generation would reach 2.68 billion tons by 2030, 3.229 billion tons by 2040, and 3.782 billion tons by 2050. Consequently, the growing importance of waste management is propelling the recycling equipment market.

Major companies in the recycling equipment market are increasingly adopting advanced solutions such as solvent-based extraction cleaning to enhance recyclate quality and meet stringent requirements for sensitive applications. This process uses chemical solvents to remove impurities-including non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), odors, adhesives, and printing inks-from polymer chains without compromising their structural integrity, producing high-quality recycled plastics suitable for demanding end uses. For instance, in November 2025, Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH, an Austria-based shredding and recycling systems provider, in collaboration with U.S.-based Procter & Gamble, launched Flexloop at K 2025. The system integrates a solvent-based extraction step after preliminary mechanical cleaning, effectively eliminating NIAS such as pesticides, phthalates, dioxins, and organic residues, along with odors, adhesives, and inks, resulting in high-purity recyclate suitable for sensitive packaging applications, including cosmetics and personal care products. Its modular design allows integration into existing Lindner washing and recycling lines, enabling quality upgrades without full infrastructure replacement, while offering lower capital and operational costs compared to full chemical recycling, making it a scalable and cost-efficient solution.

In July 2023, Metro Compactor Service, a waste equipment service provider based in Canada, acquired the waste and recycling equipment service and manufacturing division of Miller Waste Solutions Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen Metro Compactor Service's distribution, maintenance, and repair capabilities in waste equipment while expanding its presence in the recycling equipment market. Miller Waste Solutions Group is also based in Canada and provides recycling and waste management equipment.

Major companies operating in the recycling equipment market are Metso, Danieli Centro Recycling, TOMRA Sorting ASA, Wastequip, Vecoplan AG, Shred-Tech, BHS-Sonthofen GmbH, Machinex Industries Inc., Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH, CP Manufacturing Inc., Marathon Equipment, General Kinematics Corporation, WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH, Komar Industries Inc., Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions, Lindner Recyclingtech, Kiverco Limited, Eldan Recycling A/S, Granutech-Saturn Systems, Green Machine LLC, Suny Group, American Baler Company, Presona AB, ZERMA Machinery & Recycling Technology, Recycling Equipment Manufacturing Inc

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the recycling equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the recycling equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the recycling equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The recycling equipment market consists of sales of products such as optical sorters, glass crushers, conveyors, magnetic sorters, compactors, air classifiers, and trommels. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

Recycling Equipment Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses recycling equipment market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
• The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Equipment: Baler Press; Shredders; Granulators; Agglomerators; Shears; Separators; Extruders; Other Equipments
• 2) By Processed Material: Metal; Plastic; Construction Waste; Paper; Rubber; Other Processed Materials
• 3) By Application: Municipal Solid Waste Recycling; Commercial And Industrial Waste; Metals Separation And Recycling; E-Waste Recycling; Transfer Station Recycling
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Baler Press: Horizontal Baler; Vertical Baler; Manual Baler; Automated Baler
• 2) By Shredders: Single-Shaft Shredders; Dual-Shaft Shredders; Four-Shaft Shredders; High-Speed Shredders
• 3) By Granulators: High-Speed Granulators; Slow-Speed Granulators; Wet Granulators; Dry Granulators
• 4) By Agglomerators: Batch Agglomerators; Continuous Agglomerators; Agglomerating Mills
• 5) By Shears: Metal Shears; Plastic Shears; Cable Shears
• 6) By Separators: Magnetic Separators; Eddy Current Separators; Air Separators; Density Separators
• 7) By Extruders: Single-Screw Extruders; Twin-Screw Extruders; Ram Extruders; Ventless Extruders; Degassing Extruders
• 8) By Other Equipments: Crushers; Compactors; Conveyors; Washing & Drying Systems; Pelletizers; Briquetting Machines; Sorting Systems; Pulverizers
• Companies Mentioned: Metso; Danieli Centro Recycling; TOMRA Sorting ASA; Wastequip; Vecoplan AG; Shred-Tech; BHS-Sonthofen GmbH; Machinex Industries Inc.; Stadler Anlagenbau GmbH; CP Manufacturing Inc.; Marathon Equipment; General Kinematics Corporation; WEIMA Maschinenbau GmbH; Komar Industries Inc.; Bollegraaf Recycling Solutions; Lindner Recyclingtech; Kiverco Limited; Eldan Recycling A/S; Granutech-Saturn Systems; Green Machine LLC; Suny Group; American Baler Company; Presona AB; ZERMA Machinery & Recycling Technology; Recycling Equipment Manufacturing Inc
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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