North America Recycled Plastics Market Size & Outlook

The recycled plastics market in North America is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 22,738.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 9.6% is expected of North America recycled plastics market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$M)
$11,041.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$22,738.9
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
9.6%
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North America recycled plastics market highlights

  • The North America recycled plastics market generated a revenue of USD 11,041.7 million in 2025.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.6% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, polyethylene was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
  • Polypropylene is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • Country-wise, Canada is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2026 to 2033.


North America data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 11,041.7 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 22,738.9 million
Growth rate9.6% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentPolyethylene
Fastest growing segmentPolypropylene
Historical data covered2021 - 2024
Base year for estimation2025
Forecast period covered2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPolyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene
Key market players worldwideRethmann AG & Co. KG, Biffa, Stericycle Inc, Republic Services Inc, Waste Management Inc, Veolia Environnement SA, Shell PLC, Waste Connections Inc, Clean Harbors Inc, Covestro AG


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, North America region accounted for 18.2% of the global recycled plastics 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 73,728.0 million by 2033.

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Recycled Plastics Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
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
Rethmann AG & Co. KG View profile 251-500 Selm, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Europe https://www.rethmann-gruppe.de
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
Shell PLC View profile 100000 Shell Centre, London, United Kingdom, SE1 7NA https://www.shell.com
Veolia Environnement SA View profile 218288 30, rue Madeleine Vionnet, Aubervilliers, France, 93300 https://www.veolia.com
Covestro AG View profile 17520 Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 60, Leverkusen, NW, Germany, 51373 https://www.covestro.com/en

North America recycled plastics market outlook

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Polyethylene was the largest segment with a revenue share of 35.07% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the North America recycled plastics market based on polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


North America is one of the major consumers of plastics owing to the high demand from automotive, electrical & electronics, packaging, and construction sectors, which leads to a large amount of plastic waste generation.

Recycled plastics find many applications in various industries as they are easy to mold and can produce desired shape formation while reducing the carbon emission from virgin plastic production and plastic waste recycling. 

Many automobile manufacturers prefer recycled plastic components for vehicles, which help these manufacturers in reducing carbon emissions for each vehicle and produce lightweight plastics components used in the manufacturing of insulation and interior components.

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