Plastic Waste Management Market is estimated to be valued at USD 39.37 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 49.42 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.3% from 2025 to 2032.
Report Coverage
Report Details
Base Year:
2024
Market Size in 2025:
USD 39.37 Bn
Historical Data for:
2020 To 2024
Forecast Period:
2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:
3.30%
2032 Value Projection:
USD 49.42 Bn
Plastics are an integral part of people's lives and are used for a wide range of applications. However, once they are no longer useful they can cause serious harm to the environment when disposed of improperly. Plastics can contaminate air, water and soil with their chemical composition that is toxic to the environment. Therefore, their disposal has to be done carefully and under proper waste management techniques. Plastic waste is non-biodegradable and can persist in the natural environment for hundreds of years, resulting in numerous environmental impacts. It is also a significant source of human health hazards. Many diseases can be caused by plastics, especially when ingested or inhaled.
Market Dynamics:
The global plastic waste management market is forecast to grow at strong pace during the forecast period. The increasing concern regarding environmental impact caused by improper garbage disposal along with rapid industrialization and urbanization are driving growth of the global plastic waste management market growth. Furthermore, stringent government policies and a shift towards the use of recycled plastic are further expected to promote growth of this market.
However, lack of proper infrastructure for the management of plastic waste. The dumping of plastic waste in coastal regions and rivers causes pollution and affects the human health.
Key features of the study:
This report provides in-depth analysis of the global plastic waste management market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period 2025-2032, considering 2024 as the base year
It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
It profiles key players in the global plastic waste management market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Veolia, SUEZ Group, Waste Management, Waste Connections, CLEAN HARBORS INC., Biffa, Covanta Holding Corporation, Stericycle, REMONDIS SE & Co. KG, Republic Services, Inc., Cleanaway, Hawkvale Limited, FCC Environment, Rumpke, DS Smith, Hitachi Transport System, Ltd., Marius Pedersen a.s., Environmental Recovery Corporation of PA, Shell, Montello S.p.A., The Shakti Plastic Industries, Daya Charan Company, Thermowaste Solutions, Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt. Ltd., Premium Recycled Plastics, VITAL WASTE, SAMKI GROUP, and 99P Recycling
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
The global plastic waste management market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global plastic waste management market
Detailed Segmentation:
Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Service
Collection
Recycling
Incineration
Landfills
Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Polymer Type
Polypropylene (PP)
Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Others
Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Source
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Region
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Rest of World
Company Profiles
Veolia
SUEZ Group
Waste Management
Waste Connections
CLEAN HARBORS INC.
Biffa
Covanta Holding Corporation
Stericycle
REMONDIS SE & Co. KG
Republic Services, Inc.
Cleanaway
Hawkvale Limited
FCC Environment
Rumpke
DS Smith
Hitachi Transport System, Ltd.
Marius Pedersen a.s.
Environmental Recovery Corporation of PA
Shell
Montello S.p.A.
The Shakti Plastic Industries
Daya Charan Company
Thermowaste Solutions
Banyan Sustainable Waste Management Pvt. Ltd.
Premium Recycled Plastics
VITAL WASTE
SAMKI GROUP
99P Recycling
Table of Contents
1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot, By Service
Market Snapshot, By Polymer Type
Market Snapshot, By Source
Market Snapshot, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Growing production of plastics
Lack of adequate infrastructure
Favorable government policies and initiatives
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product launch/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER's Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global Plastic Waste Management Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
COVID-19 Epidemiology
Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
Economic Impact
5. Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Service, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Collection
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Recycling
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Incineration
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Landfills
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
6. Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Polypropylene (PP)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Low-density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
High-density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Polyurethane (PUR)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
7. Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Source, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2021 - 2032
Segment Trends
Residential
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Commercial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
Industrial
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2020-2032,(US$ Billion)
8. Global Plastic Waste Management Market, By Region, 2020-2032, (US$ Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2025 and 2032 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2021 -2032
Country Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Service, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Service, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Service, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Rest of World
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Service, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Polymer Type, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Source, 2020-2032,(US$ Bn)