Waste Management Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented Waste Type, By Disposal Method, By Region, By Competition 2020-2030F

Description

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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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
- 5.1.1. By Value
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
- 6.1.1. By Value
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
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 7.1.1. By Value
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
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 8.1.1. By Value
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
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 9.1.1. By Value
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
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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
- 10.1.1. By Value
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
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 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
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 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.