The Global Solid Waste Management Market reached USD 1.14 trillion in 2023 and will achieve a 2.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to urbanization and population growth, along with industrialization. Rapid urbanization increases waste generation from households, commercial spaces, and infrastructure development, while population growth amplifies this trend. Industrialization further contributes by producing sizable quantities of industrial and hazardous waste. As cities expand and industries grow, the need for efficient waste management systems, recycling, and disposal techniques becomes critical, pushing demand for solid waste management services and technologies to new levels globally.
The solid waste management industry is classified based on waste, treatment, material, and region.
The disposal treatment services will exceed 29 billion by 2032, attributed to the critical need for efficient waste disposal and treatment solutions. As urban areas and industries generate increasing volumes of waste, effective disposal methods such as landfilling, incineration, and waste-to-energy technologies become essential. This segment encompasses various services designed to manage and treat waste safely and sustainably. The growing emphasis on environmental regulations and proper waste management practices further reinforces the dominance of disposal treatment services in the market.
The food industry will secure a 1.5% CAGR through 2032, propelled by the substantial volume of waste generated from food production, processing, and distribution. This sector produces a significant amount of organic waste, including food scraps and packaging materials, necessitating robust waste management solutions. With increasing focus on reducing food waste and implementing sustainable practices, the demand for specialized waste management services, such as organic waste recycling and composting, is growing. This trend underscores the food industry's dominant role in the solid waste management market.
North America solid waste management industry will surpass USD 410 billion by 2032, spurred by its advanced waste management infrastructure and stringent regulatory frameworks. High levels of waste generation from both residential and industrial sectors drive the demand for efficient waste management solutions. The region's focus on sustainability, recycling initiatives, and innovative waste-to-energy technologies further enhances market growth. Additionally, ample investments in waste management systems and infrastructure reinforce North America's leading position, making it a crucial contributor to the solid waste management market.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market definitions
1.2 Base estimates and calculations
1.3 Forecast calculation
1.4 Data sources
1.4.1 Primary
1.4.2 Secondary
1.4.2.1 Paid
1.4.2.2 Public
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Industry 360° synopsis, 2021 - 2032
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2 Regulatory landscape
3.3 Industry impact forces
3.3.1 Growth drivers
3.3.2 Industry pitfalls and challenges
3.4 Growth potential analysis
3.5 Porter's analysis
3.5.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
3.5.2 Bargaining power of buyers
3.5.3 Threat of new entrants
3.5.4 Threat of substitutes
3.6 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive landscape, 2023
4.1 Strategic dashboard
4.2 Innovation and technology landscape
Chapter 5 Market Size and Forecast, By Waste, 2021 - 2032 (Million Tonnes)
5.1 Key trends
5.2 Municipal solid waste
5.2.1 Residential
5.2.1.1 Residential, by treatment
5.2.1.1.1 Open dumping
5.2.1.1.1.1 Treatment, by open dumping, by material
5.2.1.1.2 Disposal
5.2.1.1.2.1 Treatment, by disposal, by material
5.2.1.2 Residential, by material
5.2.1.2.1 Paper and paperboard
5.2.1.2.2 Metals
5.2.1.2.3 Plastics
5.2.1.2.4 Food
5.2.1.2.5 Glass
5.2.1.2.6 Others
5.2.2 Commercial
5.2.2.1 Commercial, by source
5.2.2.1.1 Hospitals
5.2.2.1.2 Offices and institutions
5.2.2.1.3 Hotels
5.2.2.1.4 Others
5.2.2.2 Commercial, by treatment
5.2.2.2.1 Open dumping
5.2.2.2.1.1 Open dumping, by material
5.2.2.2.2 Disposal
5.2.2.2.2.1 Disposal, by material
5.2.2.3 Commercial, by material
5.2.2.3.1 Paper and paperboard
5.2.2.3.2 Metals
5.2.2.3.3 Plastics
5.2.2.3.4 Food
5.2.2.3.5 Glass
5.2.2.3.6 Others
5.3 Industrial solid waste
5.3.1 Industrial solid waste, by source
5.3.1.1 Equipment manufacturing
5.3.1.2 Mining
5.3.1.3 Food processing and textiles
5.3.1.4 Others
5.3.2 Industrial solid waste, by treatment
5.3.2.1 Open dumping
5.3.2.1.1 Treatment, by open dumping, by material
5.3.2.1.1.1 Paper and paperboard
5.3.2.1.1.2 Metals
5.3.2.1.1.3 Plastics
5.3.2.1.1.4 Food
5.3.2.1.1.5 Glass
5.3.2.1.1.6 Others
5.3.2.2 Disposal
5.3.2.2.1 Treatment, by disposal, by material
5.3.2.2.1.1 Paper and paperboard
5.3.2.2.1.2 Metals
5.3.2.2.1.3 Plastics
5.3.2.2.1.4 Food
5.3.2.2.1.5 Glass
5.3.2.2.1.6 Others
5.3.3 Industrial solid waste, by material
5.3.3.1 Paper and paperboard
5.3.3.2 Metals
5.3.3.3 Plastics
5.3.3.4 Food
5.3.3.5 Glass
5.3.3.6 Others
Chapter 6 Market Size and Forecast, By Treatment, 2021 - 2032 (Million Tonnes and USD Million)
6.1 Key trends
6.2 Open dumping
6.3 Disposal
6.3.1 Landfill
6.3.2 Recycling
6.3.3 Incineration/combustion
6.3.4 Composting and AD
Chapter 7 Market Size and Forecast, By Material, 2021 - 2032 (Million Tonnes)
7.1 Key trends
7.2 Paper and paperboard
7.3 Metals
7.4 Plastics
7.5 Food
7.6 Glass
7.7 Others
Chapter 8 Market Size and Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2032 (Million Tonnes and USD Million)