Global Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook

The global plastic waste management market size was estimated at USD 37,954.2 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 46,837.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$37,954.2
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$46,837.4
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
3.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global plastic waste management market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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Global plastic waste management market highlights

  • The global plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 37,954.2 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 46,903.5 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 3.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, landfills accounted for a revenue of USD 17,364.0 million in 2024.
  • Incineration is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Asia Pacific was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, Japan is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 37,954.2 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 46,903.5 million
Growth rate3.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentLandfills
Fastest growing segmentIncineration
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationCollection, Recycling, Incineration, Landfills

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 14.9% of the global plastic waste management market in 2024.
  • By country, the China is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, Japan is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,151.9 million by 2030.

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Plastic Waste Management Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Progressive Waste Solutions View profile 10001+ Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, North America http://www.progressivewaste.com/en
HAHN Plastics View profile 101-250 Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe https://hahnplastics.com
United Plastic Recycling View profile 51-100 Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North America http://www.unitedplasticrecycling.com
REMONDIS View profile 1-10 http://www.remondis.net.nz
Stericycle Inc View profile 13500 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL, United States, 60015 https://www.stericycle.com
Waste Connections Inc View profile 22539 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4H 4G3 https://www.wasteconnections.com
Biffa View profile 5001-10000 High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe https://www.biffa.co.uk
Republic Services Inc View profile 41000 18500 North Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85054 https://www.republicservices.com
Clean Harbors Inc View profile 21539 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061-9149 https://www.cleanharbors.com
Waste Management Inc View profile 48000 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, United States, 77002 https://www.wm.com
SUEZ Environnement View profile 10001+ Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://www.suez.com/
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.com

Global plastic waste management market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to plastic waste management market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 45.75% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Plastic Waste Management Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Collection
    • Recycling
    • Incineration
    • Landfills
  • Global Plastic Waste Management Polymer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Polypropylene (PP)
    • Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
    • High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
    • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
    • Polyurethane (PUR)
    • Terephthalate (PET)
    • Polystyrene
    • Others
  • Global Plastic Waste Management Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Plastic Bags
    • Plastic Bottles
    • Plastic Containers & Cutlery
    • Wrappers
    • Plastic Caps & Closures
    • Industrial Packaging
    • Others

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