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全球廢棄物回收服務市場－按產品、應用、地區和競爭格局分類的產業規模、佔有率、趨勢、機會和預測（2021-2031年）

Waste Recycling Services Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Product, By Application, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

出版日期: 2026年01月19日 | 出版商:

TechSci Research | 英文 181 Pages | 商品交期: 2-3個工作天內

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簡介目錄

全球廢棄物回收服務市場預計將從 2025 年的 1,089.3 億美元成長到 2031 年的 1,543.4 億美元，複合年成長率為 5.98%。

該行業涉及收集、分類、加工和轉化紙張、塑膠和金屬等廢棄物，將其轉化為可重複利用的再生材料，用於製造業。嚴格的環境法規，例如強制減少掩埋掩埋和生產者延伸責任制，以及全球範圍內促進循環經濟和減少資源消耗的努力，都為該行業的發展提供了支持。此外，不斷上漲的新原料成本正推動該行業轉向再生資源替代方案，從而產生超越短期技術變革的長期經濟影響。

市場概覽
預測期	2027-2031
市場規模：2025年	1089.3億美元
市場規模：2031年	1543.4億美元
複合年成長率：2026-2031年	5.98%
成長最快的細分市場	工業的
最大的市場	亞太地區

然而，全球大宗商品價格的波動正顯著阻礙市場成長，並在工業需求疲軟時期削弱回收業務的財務穩定性。這種脆弱性也體現在近期材料用量的波動。例如，國際回收局報告稱，到2024年，主要監測區域的再生鋼消費量將年減1%，至約4.6億噸。這種材料吸收量的波動為服務供應商帶來了財務不確定性，並可能延誤擴大產能所需的關鍵基礎設施投資。

市場促進因素

政府嚴格監管的實施是推動廢棄物回收服務產業發展的主要動力。立法者正在陸續頒布掩埋禁令和生產者責任延伸制度，強制提高回收率，並敦促市政當局提升收集能力。為了符合這些嚴格的標準，公共機構正在投入大量資金用於現代化計畫。例如，2024年9月，美國環保署發布新聞稿，題為“固態廢棄物回收基礎設施”，宣布津貼超過1億美元，用於加強美國的回收基礎設施和廢棄物管理系統。

同時，電子廢棄物的快速成長對專業的回收解決方案提出了更高的要求，從而在市場上創造了巨大的成長空間。隨著家用電器使用壽命的縮短，包括可回收貴金屬在內的廢棄設備數量激增，因此必須採用先進的分離技術來回收價值並降低毒性。根據聯合國訓練研究所（UNITAR）於2024年3月發布的《2024年全球電子廢棄物監測報告》，2022年全球電子廢棄物產生量將達到創紀錄的620億公斤，比2010年增加82%。為了管理這種複雜的物料流並維持產量成長，領先的營運商正在不斷擴大其處理設施。 Republic Services在2024年報告稱，其在上一會計年度售出了約230萬噸外部產生的可回收物。

市場挑戰

全球大宗商品價格波動嚴重阻礙了全球廢棄物回收服務市場的發展，削弱了收集業務的財務穩定性。當工業原料需求波動時，再生材料的市場價值往往會暴跌，導致分類和再加工等資本密集型流程在經濟上不可行。這種不確定性造成了高風險環境，使得服務供應商不願進行必要的長期設施升級和技術投資，阻礙了產業的規模化發展。

這種波動對造紙回收產業的直接影響顯而易見，近期市場動態導致該產業的業績指標下滑。根據歐洲造紙工業協會預測，2024年歐洲紙張和紙板的回收率將比前一年下降4.2%。這一下降趨勢表明，價格和需求波動如何直接阻礙市場擴張，迫使回收企業在經濟不景氣時期縮減規模而非擴張。

市場趨勢

機器人廢棄物自動化技術的廣泛應用，從根本上改變了垃圾處理設施的運作模式，不僅消除了長期存在的勞動力短缺問題，而且將物料純度提升到了超越人工能力的水平。與受疲勞和速度限制的傳統人工分類不同，人工智慧驅動的機器人系統利用先進的電腦視覺技術，能夠高精度地識別和分離污染物，確保回收物料符合製造商嚴格的品質標準。這項技術變革最大限度地提高了處理效率和營運韌性。例如，Recycleye在Letsrecycle.com於2024年12月發布的特別報告中指出，其人工智慧驅動的機器人單元平均每分鐘可揀選62個物料，遠超人工分揀的基準水平。

同時，鋰離子電池回收基礎設施的建設正在加速推進，以確保能源轉型所需的關鍵礦物資源，這與一般的電子廢棄物管理有著顯著的不同。隨著電動車需求的成長，產業正優先發展能夠從製造廢料和廢棄電池組中回收鋰、鎳、鈷等高價值電池級材料的專用濕式冶金設施。這種致力於完善電池供應鏈的做法正在推動產量的顯著成長。根據Li-Cycle公司2025年1月發布的2024年業績亮點新聞稿，該公司預計2024年將生產約5370噸黑料及等效產品，這證實了行業規模的擴大，以支持循環電池經濟的發展。

The Global Waste Recycling Services Market is projected to expand from USD 108.93 Billion in 2025 to USD 154.34 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 5.98%. This sector involves the collection, segregation, and processing of discarded items like paper, plastics, and metals to transform them into reusable secondary raw materials for manufacturing purposes. The industry is underpinned by rigorous environmental regulations that enforce landfill diversion and extended producer responsibility, alongside global efforts to foster a circular economy and reduce resource depletion. Additionally, the rising expense of virgin materials drives industries toward recycled alternatives, establishing the sector's long-term economic relevance beyond temporary technological shifts.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 108.93 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 154.34 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	5.98%
Fastest Growing Segment	Industrial
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

However, market growth is significantly hindered by global commodity price volatility, which can make recycling operations financially unstable during periods of low industrial demand. This vulnerability is reflected in recent fluctuations in material volumes; for instance, the Bureau of International Recycling reported that in 2024, recycled steel consumption in key monitored regions fell by 1% compared to the prior year, amounting to roughly 460 million metric tons. Such instability in material uptake creates financial uncertainty for service providers, potentially delaying the critical infrastructure investments necessary for scaling capacity.

Market Driver

The enforcement of strict government mandates serves as a primary catalyst for the waste recycling services sector. Legislative bodies are increasingly enacting landfill bans and extended producer responsibility programs that require higher recycling rates, thereby compelling municipalities to upgrade their collection capabilities. To adhere to these rigorous standards, public entities are directing significant capital into modernization initiatives. For example, in September 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced over $100 million in grants through its 'Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling' press release to bolster recycling infrastructure and waste management systems nationwide.

Simultaneously, the rapid increase in electronic waste generation demands specialized recycling solutions, creating a major growth avenue within the market. As consumer electronics have shorter lifespans, the volume of discarded devices containing recoverable precious metals has surged, necessitating the deployment of advanced separation technologies to reclaim value and reduce toxicity. According to the 'Global E-waste Monitor 2024' by UNITAR, released in March 2024, the world generated a record 62 billion kilograms of e-waste in 2022, an 82% increase since 2010. To manage these complex material streams and sustain volume growth, major operators continue to expand their processing footprints; Republic Services reported in 2024 that it marketed approximately 2.3 million tons of externally generated recyclable commodities during the previous fiscal year.

Market Challenge

Global commodity price volatility represents a severe obstacle to the Global Waste Recycling Services Market by undermining the financial stability of recovery operations. When industrial demand for raw materials fluctuates, the market value of secondary resources often drops sharply, rendering the capital-intensive processes of sorting and reprocessing economically unviable. This unpredictability establishes a high-risk environment that deters service providers from committing to essential long-term facility upgrades or technology investments, effectively stalling the sector's ability to scale.

The direct impact of this instability is evident in the paper recycling sector, where market dynamics have recently suppressed performance metrics. According to the Confederation of European Paper Industries, in 2024, the recycling rate for paper and cardboard within the European sector decreased by 4.2% compared to the previous year. Such declines demonstrate how price and demand volatility directly hampers market expansion, as recycling entities are forced to retrench rather than expand operations during periods of unfavorable economic conditions.

Market Trends

The widespread adoption of robotic waste processing automation is fundamentally transforming facility operations by addressing chronic labor shortages and enhancing material purity beyond human capabilities. Unlike traditional manual sorting, which is limited by fatigue and speed, AI-driven robotic systems employ advanced computer vision to identify and separate contaminants with high precision, ensuring recovered materials meet the strict quality standards required by manufacturers. This technological shift maximizes throughput efficiency and operational resilience; notably, Recycleye reported in a December 2024 special report by Letsrecycle.com that its AI-powered robotic units achieved an average pick rate of 62 picks per minute, significantly outperforming manual sorting benchmarks.

Concurrently, the infrastructure for lithium-ion battery recycling is accelerating to secure critical minerals for the energy transition, representing a distinct focus from general e-waste management. As the demand for electric vehicles intensifies, the sector is prioritizing the development of specialized hydrometallurgical facilities capable of recovering high-value battery-grade materials like lithium, nickel, and cobalt from manufacturing scrap and end-of-life battery packs. This focus on closing the battery supply chain is driving substantial production volumes; according to Li-Cycle's January 2025 press release on 2024 highlights, the company produced approximately 5,370 tonnes of black mass and equivalents in the full year 2024, underscoring the scaling of industrial capacity to support the circular battery economy.

Key Market Players

Waste Management, Inc.
Republic Services, Inc.
Suez Environnement SA
Veolia Environnement SA
Biffa plc
Viridor Waste Management Ltd.
Waste Connections, Inc.
Clean Harbors, Inc.
Covanta Holding Corporation
Stericycle, Inc

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Waste Recycling Services Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Waste Recycling Services Market, By Product

Paper and Paperboard
Plastic
Metals
Glass
Bulbs & Batteries Electronics
Others

Waste Recycling Services Market, By Application

Industrial
Municipal
Others

Waste Recycling Services Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Waste Recycling Services Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Product (Paper and Paperboard, Plastic, Metals, Glass, Bulbs & Batteries Electronics, Others)
- 5.2.2. By Application (Industrial, Municipal, Others)
- 5.2.3. By Region
- 5.2.4. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Product
- 6.2.2. By Application
- 6.2.3. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.2. Canada Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 6.3.3. Mexico Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Application

7. Europe Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Product
- 7.2.2. By Application
- 7.2.3. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.2. France Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.4. Italy Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 7.3.5. Spain Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Application

8. Asia Pacific Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Product
- 8.2.2. By Application
- 8.2.3. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.2. India Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.3. Japan Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.4. South Korea Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Application
- 8.3.5. Australia Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Product
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Application

9. Middle East & Africa Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Product
- 9.2.2. By Application
- 9.2.3. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.2. UAE Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 9.3.3. South Africa Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Application

10. South America Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Product
- 10.2.2. By Application
- 10.2.3. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.2. Colombia Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Application
- 10.3.3. Argentina Waste Recycling Services Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Product
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Application

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Waste Recycling Services Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Waste Management, Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Republic Services, Inc.
15.3. Suez Environnement SA
15.4. Veolia Environnement SA
15.5. Biffa plc
15.6. Viridor Waste Management Ltd.
15.7. Waste Connections, Inc.
15.8. Clean Harbors, Inc.
15.9. Covanta Holding Corporation
15.10. Stericycle, Inc