Waste recycling services market seen topping $86.8 billion by 2030

The waste recycling services market was valued at $64.8 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $86.81 billion by 2030, according to The Business Research Company. Rising municipal solid waste, tighter waste rules and investment in recycling infrastructure are driving demand across North America, Asia-Pacific and other regions.

Why it matters: - Waste recycling services are becoming a bigger part of how cities and industries handle rising waste volumes. - The market outlook points to stronger demand for recycling infrastructure, material recovery and waste-processing capacity through 2030. - The growth matters for landfill pressure, pollution control, resource conservation and jobs tied to recycling operations.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Waste Recycling Services Global Market Report 2026, with a forecast through 2035. - The market was valued at $64.8 billion in 2025. - The market is projected to reach $68.84 billion in 2026, implying 6.2% growth. - The market is expected to climb to $86.81 billion by 2030, at a 6.0% CAGR. - Download a free sample of the report. - View the full market report.

The details: - Waste recycling services include collecting waste and reprocessing it into new products, materials or substances for original or alternative uses. - Recycling reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators. - Recycling also helps prevent environmental pollution, conserve natural resources and save energy. - The market’s recent growth reflects environmental awareness, landfill concerns, government waste policies, industrial waste growth and early recycling infrastructure. - Future growth is expected to come from sustainability initiatives, stricter waste regulation, corporate environmental commitments, eco-friendly recycling technologies and new waste-processing investments. - Key trends include circular economy strategies, better material recovery, advanced recycling technologies, more municipal and industrial recycling programs and higher public awareness of environmental stewardship. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report also covers South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The Business Research Company says its 2026 reports include market attractiveness scoring, TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel forecasting dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated graphics and tables.

Between the lines: - UNEP said in February 2024 that global municipal solid waste generation reached about 2.1 billion tonnes in 2023. - UNEP projected that figure could rise to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050 if current trends continue. - The waste stream is expanding fast enough to keep recycling services in demand even without policy changes. - The regional split suggests mature markets still dominate revenue, while faster growth is shifting toward Asia-Pacific.

What’s next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as waste volumes rise and recycling rules tighten. - Investment is likely to continue flowing into processing facilities, recovery systems and technology upgrades. - Municipal and industrial recycling programs should keep widening as circular-economy targets gain traction. - More information on the company’s report portfolio