North America Plastic Waste Management Market Size & Outlook
The plastic waste management market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 7,396.7 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 3.2% is expected of North America plastic waste management market from 2026 to 2033.
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Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$5,803.3
Estimate, 2026 (US$M)
$5,929.6
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$7,396.7
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
3.2%
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North America plastic waste management market highlights
- The North America plastic waste management market generated a revenue of USD 5,803.3 million in 2025.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, landfills was the largest revenue generating service in 2025.
- Recycling is the most lucrative service segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
North America data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 5,803.3 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 7,396.7 million |
| Growth rate | 3.2% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Landfills |
| Fastest growing segment | Recycling |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year for estimation | 2025 |
| Forecast period covered | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Collection, Recycling, Incineration, Landfills |
| Key market players worldwide | Veolia Environnement SA, Waste Management Inc, SUEZ Environnement, Clean Harbors Inc, Republic Services Inc, Waste Connections Inc, Biffa, Stericycle Inc, REMONDIS, HAHN Plastics, Progressive Waste Solutions, United Plastic Recycling |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 14.8% of the plastic waste management market in 2025.
- Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 27,498.9 million by 2033.
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Plastic Waste Management Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veolia Environnement SA | View profile | 218,288 | 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 | www.veolia.com |
| SUEZ Environnement | View profile | 10001+ | Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe | www.suez.com/ |
| Waste Management Inc | View profile | 48,000 | 800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, United States, 77002 | www.wm.com |
| Clean Harbors Inc | View profile | 21,539 | 42 Longwater Drive, Norwell, MA, United States, 02061-9149 | www.cleanharbors.com |
| Republic Services Inc | View profile | 41,000 | 18500 North Allied Way, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85054 | www.republicservices.com |
| Biffa | View profile | 5001-10000 | High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, Europe | www.biffa.co.uk |
| Waste Connections Inc | View profile | 22,539 | 6220 Highway 7, Suite 600, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada, L4H 4G3 | www.wasteconnections.com |
| Stericycle Inc | View profile | 13,500 | 2355 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, IL, United States, 60015 | www.stericycle.com |
| REMONDIS | View profile | 1-10 | - | www.remondis.net.nz |
| United Plastic Recycling | View profile | 51-100 | Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North America | www.unitedplasticrecycling.com |
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Landfills was the largest segment with a revenue share of 59.41% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the North America plastic waste management market based on collection, recycling, incineration, landfills covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- North America Plastic Waste Management Market Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Collection
- Recycling
- Incineration
- Landfills
- North America Plastic Waste Management Market Polymer Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Low-density polyethylene (LDPE)
- High-density polyethylene (HDPE)
- Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Polyurethane (PUR)
- Terephthalate (PET)
- Polystyrene
- Others
- North America Plastic Waste Management Market Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Plastic Bags
- Plastic Bottles
- Plastic Containers & Cutlery
- Wrappers
- Plastic Caps & Closures
- Industrial Packaging
- Others
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