Industry data

Waste management industry
statistics & market data 2026

Market size, growth rates, and key trends in the US and global waste management industry.
Benchmarks for haulers, recyclers, and investors.

Global market size (2025)

$1.43 trillion

Waste management and recycling

Projected growth (CAGR)

5.5% – 8.7%

Through 2030

US waste & recycling firms

20,000+

Haulers, MRFs, landfills

Technology adoption

Rising

Route optimization, AI, automation

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