The U.S. waste management market size was exhibited at USD 343.25 million in 2023 and is projected to hit around USD 597.53 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% during the forecast period 2024 to 2033.
| Report Coverage | Details |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 362.82 Million |
| Market Size by 2033 | USD 597.53 Million |
| Growth Rate From 2024 to 2033 | CAGR of 5.7% |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments Covered | Service Type, Waste Type |
| Market Analysis (Terms Used) | Value (US$ Million/Billion) or (Volume/Units) |
| Country scope | U.S. |
| Key Companies Profiled | Waste Management Inc, Republic Services Inc, Waste Connections Inc, Clean Harbors Inc, Casella Waste Systems, Stericycle, Covanta Holding Corporation, US Ecology Inc, Heritage Crystal Clear Inc, Recycle Track Systems |
The growth of the US waste management market is driven by several factors. The expanding population and increased globalization have led to an increase in waste volume. This, coupled with rising environmental concerns and the adoption of sustainable waste management practices, has propelled the industry forward. Unlawful dumping and increased pollution have also contributed to the strong growth of the market. Furthermore, lifestyle changes and the increase in the adoption of technologically advanced waste management solutions such as e-waste management are driving the market growth. Improvements in government measures for solid waste management in developing regions also play a significant role.
The U.S. waste management market is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, mainly driven by regulations, technological advancement, and environmental awareness. The US government is actively focusing on waste management through various policies, programs, and initiatives to address challenges and opportunities in managing waste.
The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the primary federal law that governs the management of hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste. It aims to establish a cradle-to-grave system for waste management. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a bold National Recycling Policy in 2021, intending to increase the national recycling rate to 50% by 2033. Such policies are benefiting the U.S. waste management market.
The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards into the investment decision-making process of institutional investors has become increasingly common. This trend is driven by both voluntary commitments and regulatory pressures. For instance, ESG regulations have increased by 155% globally in the past decade with 1,255 ESG regulations introduced since 2011, including significant increase in U.S. market as well. These regulations and standards are reshaping the investment landscape by encouraging sustainable and responsible investment practices. This creates a positive loop for the waste management market, as it encourages more and more corporations to incorporate more sustainable practices, including waste management.
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) is a non-profit organization that establishes industry-specific standards for disclosing financial material sustainability information to investors. These standards are closely linked with ESG. In the context of the waste management market, SASB provides industry-specific waste management standards. This standard addresses environmental issues associated with hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated by companies. Companies in the waste management industry, such as Waste Management Inc., use the SASB reporting framework for their sustainability disclosures. This shift towards sustainable practices is transforming the waste management industry and creating new opportunities for innovation and growth.
The collection segment dominated the U.S. market in 2023 with around 62.0% revenue share. This is due to the high demand for efficient and reliable waste collection services from various waste generators such as households, industries, and municipalities.
The disposal segment, on the other hand, was the second largest but is expected to be the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2024-2033. This is attributed to the rising need for safe and sanitary disposal of waste, especially hazardous and infectious waste, as well as advancement in waste disposal technologies like waste-to-energy.
The transportation segment is also expected to grow steadily over the forecast period. With the growing market, the need for efficient and sustainable transportation services connecting the collection points to disposal and recycling stations is also going to surge further.
The industrial waste segment dominated the U.S. market revenue share in 2023. This is due to the high volume and variety of industrial waste generated by various sectors such as manufacturing, construction, mining, and agriculture.
The E-waste segment, on the other hand, was the smallest but is expected to be the fastest-growing segment from 2024-2033.This is attributed to the rapid increase in consumption and disposal of electronic appliances such as mobile phones, computers, TVs, and other appliances.
The municipal waste was the second largest segment in 2023, followed by the medical waste. Both these segments are expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, owing to the rising population, urbanization, and consumerism in the US.
This report forecasts revenue growth at country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Nova one advisor, Inc. has segmented the U.S. waste management market
Service Type
Waste Type
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Purchased Database
1.3.2. Internal Database
1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
1.3.4. Primary Research
1.4. Information Analysis
1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Insights
2.2. Segment Outlook
2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. Waste Management Market Variables, Trends & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.2.2. Sales Channel Analysis
3.2.3. Manufacturing/Technology Overview
3.3. Regulatory Framework
3.4. Market Dynamics
3.4.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.4.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.4.3. Industry Opportunities
3.5. Industry Analysis Tools
3.5.1. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.5.2. Macro-environmental Analysis
Chapter 4. U.S. Waste Management Market: Service Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
4.1. Service Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
4.2. Collection
4.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
4.3. Transportation
4.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
4.4. Disposal
4.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
Chapter 5. U.S. Waste Management Market: Waste Type Outlook Estimates & Forecasts
5.1. Waste Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2033
5.2. Municipal Waste
5.2.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
5.3. Medical Waste
5.3.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
5.4. Industrial Waste
5.4.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
5.5. E-waste
5.5.1. Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033
Chapter 6. U.S. Waste Management Market - Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Categorization
6.3. Company Market Share/Position Analysis, 2024
6.4. Company Heat Map Analysis
6.5. Strategy Mapping
6.5.1. Expansion
6.5.2. Mergers & Acquisition
6.5.3. Partnerships & Collaborations
6.5.4. Research And Development
6.6. Company Profiles
6.6.1. Waste Management Inc
6.6.1.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.1.2. Financial performance
6.6.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.1.4. Recent developments
6.6.2. Republic Services Inc.
6.6.2.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.2.2. Financial performance
6.6.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.2.4. Recent developments
6.6.3. Waste Connections Inc
6.6.3.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.3.2. Financial performance
6.6.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.3.4. Recent developments
6.6.4. Clean Harbors Inc
6.6.4.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.4.2. Financial performance
6.6.4.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.4.4. Recent developments
6.6.5. Casella Waste Systems
6.6.5.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.5.2. Financial performance
6.6.5.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.5.4. Recent developments
6.6.6. Stericycle
6.6.6.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.6.2. Financial performance
6.6.6.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.6.4. Recent developments
6.6.7. Covanta Holding Corporation
6.6.7.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.7.2. Financial performance
6.6.7.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.7.4. Recent developments
6.6.8. US Ecology Inc
6.6.8.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.8.2. Financial performance
6.6.8.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.8.4. Recent developments
6.6.9. Heritage Crystal Clear Inc
6.6.9.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.9.2. Financial performance
6.6.9.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.9.4. Recent developments
6.6.10. Montrose Environmental Group
6.6.10.1. Participant’s overview
6.6.10.2. Financial performance
6.6.10.3. Product benchmarking
6.6.10.4. Recent developments
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