A refuse truck, also known as a garbage truck or waste collection vehicle, is a specialized vehicle designed for the collection and transportation of solid waste to treatment facilities, landfills, or recycling centers. It features mechanisms for lifting and emptying waste containers, compacting the refuse, and securely transporting it.
The main types of refuse trucks include front loaders, rear loaders, and side loaders. Front loaders are equipped with hydraulic arms at the front for picking up waste containers and bins. Refuse trucks can run on various types of fuel, including electric, gasoline, and diesel, and feature different technologies such as manual, automatic, and semi-automatic systems. These trucks are used by a range of end-users, including municipal waste services, industrial waste management, and others.
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The refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.62 billion in 2024 to $2.05 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the burgeoning pace of urbanization, rising awareness of waste management, increasing automation in commercial vehicles, rising environmental concerns, rising population, and stringent environmental regulations.
The refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of electric garbage trucks, rising demand for sustainable waste management, demand for compact and maneuverable vehicles, rising awareness of worker safety, and growing trend of public-private partnerships (PPPs). Major trends in the forecast period include innovative technologies, advanced engineering solutions, innovation in diesel technology, innovations in cleaner technologies, and advanced charging systems, and advancements in automation and telematics.
The growing awareness of waste management is expected to drive the expansion of the refuse truck market in the future. Waste management encompasses the entire process of handling waste, from its initial generation to final disposal, including collection, transportation, treatment, and recycling. This increased awareness is driven by concerns about environmental and health impacts, educational and outreach efforts, social responsibility, and corporate involvement. Refuse trucks play a crucial role in waste management by efficiently collecting and transporting large quantities of waste to disposal or recycling facilities, thus reducing the time and labor involved in waste removal. For example, a report from the United Nations Environment Programme in February 2024 predicted that municipal solid waste generation would rise from 2.1 billion tons in 2023 to 3.8 billion tons by 2050. This heightened awareness of waste management is fueling the growth of the refuse truck market.
Key players in the refuse truck market are concentrating on developing fully electric trash trucks to cut carbon emissions, reduce operating costs, and boost sustainability in waste management. Electric trash trucks are refuse collection vehicles powered by electric batteries, designed to minimize emissions and noise while enhancing fuel efficiency. For instance, in December 2023, WIN Waste Innovations Holdings Inc., a US-based waste management company, introduced Mack LR Electric vehicles and fully electric trash trucks in Boston. These trucks are powered entirely by the energy generated from the waste they collect, representing a novel approach to both waste collection and renewable energy. The use of electric trucks is expected to eliminate the consumption of about 12,000 gallons of diesel fuel and cut carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 122 metric tons annually. This shift aligns with broader environmental objectives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.
In April 2022, Dover, a US-based company, acquired Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle (ERCV) for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Dover's position in the sustainable waste management sector by expanding its portfolio of eco-friendly technologies and solutions. Electric Refuse Collection Vehicle, a US-based manufacturer, specializes in producing refuse trucks.
Major companies operating in the refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market are Daimler Truck Holding AG, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Oshkosh Corporation, Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd., Crane Carrier Company, Volvo Trucks North America Inc, Autocar LLC, Takuma Co. Ltd., Mack Trucks Inc., Peterbilt Motors Company, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc., McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing Inc., Stellar Industries Inc., Hino Motors Manufacturing U.S.A. Inc., Labrie Enviroquip Group, New Way Ltd., Loadmaster Industries Inc, The Curbtender Inc., Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc., Spartan Motors Inc., Workhorse Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market in 2024. The regions covered in the refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The refuse truck (garbage handling trucks) market consists of sales of roll-off garbage trucks, grapple trucks, compact garbage trucks, mini compactor trucks, and small garbage trucks. 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.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, 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.
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 forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
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 trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Type: Front Loaders; Rear Loaders; Side Loaders
2) By Fuel: Electric; Gasoline; Diesel
3) By Technology: Manual; Automatic; Semi-Automatic
4) By End-User: Municipal Garbage; Industrial Garbage; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Front Loaders: Standard Front Loaders; Automated Front Loaders; Compaction Front Loaders
2) By Rear Loaders: Standard Rear Loaders; Automated Rear Loaders; Low-Profile Rear Loaders
3) By Side Loaders: Automated Side Loaders; Manual Side Loaders; Dual-Stream Side Loaders
Companies Mentioned: Daimler Truck Holding AG; Dongfeng Motor Corporation; Oshkosh Corporation; Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co. Ltd.; Crane Carrier Company
3. Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Trends And Strategies
4. Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
6.1. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Front Loaders
Rear Loaders
Side Loaders
6.2. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Electric
Gasoline
Diesel
6.3. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Manual
Automatic
Semi-Automatic
6.4. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Municipal Garbage
Industrial Garbage
Other End Users
6.5. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Front Loaders, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Standard Front Loaders
Automated Front Loaders
Compaction Front Loaders
6.6. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Rear Loaders, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Standard Rear Loaders
Automated Rear Loaders
Low-Profile Rear Loaders
6.7. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Side Loaders, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Automated Side Loaders
Manual Side Loaders
Dual-Stream Side Loaders
7. Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
9.1. China Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
9.2. China Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
10.1. India Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
11.1. Japan Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
11.2. Japan Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
12.1. Australia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
13.1. Indonesia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
14.1. South Korea Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
15.1. Western Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
16.1. UK Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.1. Spain Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
22.1. Russia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
23.1. North America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
23.2. North America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
24.1. USA Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
24.2. USA Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.2. Canada Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
26.1. South America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
26.2. South America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
27.1. Brazil Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
28.1. Middle East Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market
29.1. Africa Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Overview
29.2. Africa Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Fuel, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Refuse Truck (Garbage Handling Trucks) Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles