U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market - By Source, By Treatment, By Material and Forecast, 2025 - 2034

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Size

The U.S. municipal solid waste management market size in 2024 was valued at USD 17.1 billion and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2% from 2025 to 2034.
 

Increasing residential and commercial establishments owing to growing population, growing environmental concerns and shifting focus on public health and safety will augment the industry landscape. Waste management primarily relies on landfills and incineration, addressing immediate disposal needs coupled with shifting focus towards recycling will complement the industry landscape. Growing inclination to process waste from specialized facilities to create reusable materials, aiming to reduce environmental impact, preserve resources, and generate economic benefits in the waste management sector will positively influence the industry outlook.
 

Stringent mandates toward reducing emissions, focus on sustainability and waste reduction and growing environmental concerns, stimulating the business outlook. Governments are introducing mandates that require commercial establishments to decrease their solid waste output, significantly influencing the industry dynamics. For instance, in September 2024, The Environmental Protection Agency unveiled a USD 58 million funding opportunity through its Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. This initiative aims to boost local government capabilities in handling post-consumer materials. The SWIFR grants will support improvements in waste and recycling management infrastructure, helping communities reduce their environmental impact.
 

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Trends

U.S. municipal solid waste management industry is anticipated to witness significant growth on account of accelerating infrastructure development increasing urbanization, population growth, and environmental concerns. Sustainable practices are gaining prominence, with advancements in recycling technologies, waste-to-energy processes, and composting. Governments and organizations are implementing stricter regulations and adopting circular economy principles to reduce waste and improve resource recovery. For instance, The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law earmarks USD 275 million for waste management and recycling initiatives from 2022 to 2026. These grants, authorized by the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act, aim to boost circular economy strategies, upgrade local recycling programs, and enhance waste management systems. The funding supports efforts to improve post-consumer materials handling and promote sustainable waste practices at municipal level.
 

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Analysis

Residential segment is anticipated to grow over USD 200 MT by 2034. Paradigm shift towards more efficient handling of household waste includes originated from both single-family homes and multi-unit residential buildings along with increasing construction of residential establishments will complement the industry landscape. Government authorities have faced increasing challenges in managing municipal solid waste owing to growing population, poor waste disposal practices risk to public health, which will influence the business dynamics. Shifting focus on developing more sustainable and effective waste management solutions to address these pressing concerns will augment the business outlook.
 

U.S. municipal solid waste management market from landfill segment is anticipated to witness a CAGR of over 1.5% till 2034. Policymakers and regulators across the country are promoting the development of decentralized municipal solid waste management systems in their respective regions and state, augmenting the industry landscape. These systems help address environmental concerns associated with waste disposal and reduce waste quantity at the source. Local community involvement is expected to assist municipalities in implementing effective municipal solid waste management practices in the coming years. Furthermore, the introduction of waste disposal mandates by policymakers is likely to accelerate the industry growth.
 

The implementation of multiple regulatory mandates and measures to promote sustainable waste disposal practices has contributed to market growth. Many regions are increasing their investments in local recycling and composting/anaerobic digestion (AD) industries. Strong emphasis on implementing advanced waste management technologies and practices coupled with the adoption of stringent regulations discouraging plastic use has significantly impacted paper and paperboard consumption.
 

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Share

Industry leaders in the U.S. municipal solid waste management industry are actively pursuing strategic collaborations with utility companies to gain a competitive edge, shaping the business dynamics. By aligning with utilities, key players aim to enhance their operational capabilities and streamline processes. This strategic approach fosters innovation and allow companies to leverage shared resources and expertise which drive significant improvements in efficiency across industry.
 

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Market Companies

Major players operating across the industry include:

• Advanced Disposal Services
• Anaergia
• Bulk Handling Systems
• Casella Waste Systems
• Clean Harbors
• Cleanaway
• EL Harvey
• GFL Environmental
• Hoskinson Group
• Recology
• Reworld
• Waste Connections
• Waste Management
• WIN Waste Innovations
• Xcel Energy
   

U.S. Municipal Solid Waste Management Industry News

• In October 2024, The City of Riverside, California, has awarded Anaergia Technologies, LLC a contract worth USD 9.5 million to install equipment at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant. This project, backed by CalRecycle, will enable the facility to process organic municipal waste into renewable natural gas, diverting it from landfills. In a related development, Anaergia is also upgrading the plant's anaerobic digestion system under a separate agreement announced in August 2024.
   
• In September 2024, The Ohio EPA has granted WIN Waste Innovations permission to expand its Seneca County landfill, formerly Sunny Farms Landfill. The approved 94-acre expansion, less than half the company's original request, allows for continued acceptance of various waste types. Despite opposition from local officials, WIN Waste asserts the landfill's operations do not negatively impact the area.
   

The U.S. municipal solid waste management market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of “Million Tonnes” and “USD Million” from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

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Market, By Source

• Residential
• Commercial
  • Hospitals
  • Offices & Institutions
  • Hotels
  • Others

Market, By Treatment

• Open Dumping
• Disposal
  • Landfill
  • Recycling
  • Incineration/Combustion
  • Composting & AD

Market, By Material

• Paper & Paperboard
• Metals
• Plastics
• Food
• Glass
• Others