How big is the Solid Waste Management Market | Forecast & Growth Analysis 2025

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Publication Date: Sep 2025

What is the size of Solid Waste Management Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the Global Solid Waste Management Market was valued at USD 135 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 205 Billion by 2031, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.40% during the forecast period (2025-2031).

The main contributors to this growth are the increasing urbanization which generates more waste, increased emphasis on recycling and resource recovery, and regulatory pressures encouraging sustainable waste management practices at the municipal, industrial, and commercial levels.

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Growth Factors for Solid Waste Management Industry

Rising municipal and industrial waste as a result of urbanization and population growth.
Government policies promoting recycling and waste-to-energy initiatives.
Emerging technologies for segregating, treating, and disposing of waste.
Increased interest in public-private partnerships for waste management projects.
Growing number of digital platforms used in monitoring and managing waste operations.

Solid Waste Management Market Trends

Solid Waste Management market trends indicate increasing penetration of recycling technologies, waste to energy facilities and circular economy principles. Municipalities and industries want to identify sustainable ways to minimize landfill disposal and enhance resource recovery. Another significant trend in the Solid Waste Management Market is the emergence of IoT enabled bins, digital waste tracking and AI-based segregation solutions. Waste collection and treatment are becoming data focused, fostering operational efficiencies and better cost management.

Emerging Developments in the Solid Waste Management Market

The developments in Solid Waste Management Market include investments in plasma gasification, anaerobic digestion, and high-tech composting methods. Companies are also exploring decentralized waste management models to improve their ability to manage waste at the community level. Other developments in the Solid Waste Management Market are related to smart city projects that include integrated waste systems, extended producer responsibility programs, and partnerships between governments and private companies to yield sustainable solutions.