Waste Treatment and Disposal in the US

Consolidated Waste

Community and government pressure has resulted in reductions of waste production and focus shifting towards recycling trends in an already competitive and capital intensive environment. As a result, this mature industry is highly regulated and has negatively impacted on the demand for waste disposal facilities. The outlook will expect slow growth as this industry has, and will continue to undergo cycles of consolidation and this is expected to continue into the future to promote growth.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities. Waste combustors or incinerators (including those that may produce byproducts such as electricity), solid waste landfills, and compost dumps are included in this industry. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.