Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Size – By Service, By Application, Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Size

The Europe industrial solid waste management market was valued at USD 309.5 billion in 2024 and is set to experience a CAGR of 2.1% from 2025 to 2034. The growing environmental concerns, stringent emission regulations, and the push for sustainability, are among the major parameters propelling the industry landscape. The increasing adoption of circular economy principles, where industrial waste is seen as a resource to be recycled, reused, or repurposed, thereby minimizing landfill use.
 

Stringent policies introduced by European Union, including the European Green Deal and waste management directives, encouraging the resource efficiency and reduced carbon footprint. For instance, in June 2024, The EU Environment Ministers adopted changes to waste management rules.  The updated Waste Framework Directive introduces food waste reduction requirements and a producer responsibility program for textiles, following proposals from July 2023 and March 2024.
 

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Trends

The Europe industrial solid waste management industry is anticipated to experience substantial expansion on account of the growing focus on advanced waste treatment technologies, such as thermal and biological treatment processes, to enhance waste recycling and minimize environmental pollution. For instance, In November 2024, Biffa secured a waste management contract valued at USD 3.8 million from DS Smith to provide collection and disposal services for zero-waste-to-landfill operations. The company will manage 15,000 tonnes of waste from DS Smith's 34 UK locations over three years. Moreover, ongoing innovations enable real-time tracking of waste streams, optimizing logistics, reducing contamination, and enhancing recycling rates will further enhance industry growth.
 

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Analysis

The disposal segment is projected to cross 7 billion tonnes by 2034. The increasing adoption of technology-driven waste recycling solutions and the focus on sustainability drive the implementation of environmentally friendly practices across industries. The integration of innovative technologies improves waste processing capabilities, enabling higher recycling rates and reducing landfill disposal for solid waste materials including paper, plastics, wood, and other materials.
 

Based on source, the equipment manufacturing segment is anticipated to attain a CAGR of over 1.5% through 2034. The expansion of domestic and international trade, coupled with increased plastic packaging usage for raw materials and finished products transportation, has driven higher production in the equipment manufacturing industry, further complementing the industry landscape. Growing preference for manufactured goods, has led to higher industrial solid waste volumes, contributing to the industry growth.
 

Germany industrial solid waste management market is projected to surpass USD 54 billion by 2034, on account of ongoing development of advanced treatment facilities and recycling processes. Increasing adoption of waste reduction and recycling methods to handle growing industrial waste volumes along with regulatory authorities have elevated waste management standards driven industrial development, will complement the industry landscape.
 

The development of waste-to-energy systems and improved waste management practices, along with increased investments in manufacturing facilities to enhance waste processing capabilities and meet environmental regulations, are driving the industry growth. For instance, in October 2024, in Frankfurt, Germany, Reju established its first operational facility called Regeneration Hub Zero. Through collaboration with IBM, Under Armour, and Technip Energies, the company created a system to process discarded textiles, beginning with polyester materials. This process ensures full traceability and prevents textiles from entering landfills or incinerators. The company reports that its Reju Polyester produces half the carbon emissions of conventional polyester and offers unlimited recycling potential.
 

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Share

The Europe industrial solid waste management industry has witnessed significant growth as both new and established companies expand their services to increase their customer base. Companies are differentiating themselves by implementing sustainability initiatives and providing eco-friendly waste management solutions that comply with regulations and meet consumer environmental preferences. Major companies are pursuing mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships to enhance their capabilities, expand their geographic presence, and increase their market share.
 

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Market Companies

Key players across the industry comprise of:

• Biffa
• Chemical Waste Netherlands
• Cleanaway
• Geocycle
• Hitachi Zosen
• Indaver
• Keppel Seghers
• Prezero
• Remex
• Remondis
• Stericycle
• Suez
• Urbaser
• Veolia
• Whites Recycling
   

Europe Industrial Solid Waste Management Industry News

• In October 2024, Tomra Systems ASA, headquartered in Norway, has purchased an 80% stake in the German firm C-Trace GmbH, which specializes in digital solutions for waste management. Through this investment, Tomra strengthens its position in waste management and recycling operations while adding digital capabilities throughout the recycling chain. The merger of Tomra's existing infrastructure and client network with C-Trace's specialized knowledge opens new paths for technological advancement and market development. In the following years, Tomra intends to use its worldwide network to support C-Trace's expansion into international markets.
   
• In August 2024, the newly operational waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Slough, England represents a partnership between SSE Thermal and the Copenhagen Infrastructure IV fund. These 60 MWe plant handles 480,000 metric tons of waste materials yearly from Greater London area. The facility incorporates technical systems from Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) of Switzerland, delivering 55 MW of electrical output and 92 MW of thermal power through each production line. The generated electricity flows directly into the national power distribution network.
   

This Europe industrial 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 Insights, By Source

• Equipment Manufacturing
• Mining
• Food Processing & Textiles
• Others

Market Insights, By Treatment

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

Market Insights, By Material

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

The above information has been provided for the following countries:

• UK
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Russia
• Sweden
• Poland
• Netherlands