Waste Disposable Units Market Report 2025

This Waste Disposable Units market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The waste disposable units market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.2 billion in 2024 to $7.78 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to changing lifestyles, marketing and advertising, environmental awareness, growing urbanization, rising disposable incomes.

The waste disposable units market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability and eco-friendly practices, smart home integration, health and hygiene, increasing adoption of waste-to-energy technologies, customization and aesthetics. Major trends in the forecast period include quieter operation, compact and space-saving units, multiple grind stages, batch feed waste disposers, anti-jam and self-cleaning features.

The escalation in waste production is accelerating, primarily driven by population expansion and the surge in manufacturing activities within numerous emerging economies. Factors such as population growth, rapid urbanization, and heightened consumption due to increased disposable income levels are set to bolster the demand for garbage disposal units. The World Bank projects that, by 2025, the daily waste generation per individual is anticipated to reach 1.42 kg. Furthermore, the International Solid Waste Association predicts a substantial global increase, estimating that municipal solid waste volumes will nearly double, increasing by a factor of 2.37 by the year 2050.

The waste disposal unit market is anticipated to grow, driven by a heightened focus on water sustainability. Water sustainability involves the efficient and responsible management of water resources to fulfill current needs while ensuring an adequate supply of clean water for future generations. Modern waste disposal units are engineered to support water conservation, reducing water consumption and minimizing landfill waste, thereby advancing water sustainability initiatives. For instance, in September 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency, a US-based government agency for environmental protection, reported that the average American household uses over 300 gallons of water daily, with approximately 70% utilized indoors. Outdoor water use accounts for 30% of household consumption but can rise significantly in arid areas or for water-intensive landscaping. Thus, the growing focus on water sustainability serves as a key driver for the waste disposal unit market.

Waste-disposal unit manufacturers are focusing on developing advanced, environmentally friendly solutions such as waste-to-energy technologies. These systems convert waste into fine particles, which are then used to produce biogas. The biogas, in the form of biofuel, can be utilized to generate electricity. For example, in July 2023, Dubai launched the world’s largest $1 billion Waste-to-Energy plant. This new facility features a comprehensive, eco-friendly waste management system that integrates global sustainability benchmarks.

Major companies in the waste disposable units market are focused on developing next-generation garbage disposals to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and improve user convenience through advanced technology and sustainable design solutions. Next-generation garbage disposals are advanced food waste disposal units that incorporate modern technology and innovative features to improve efficiency, durability, and user experience. These disposals often feature multi-stage grinding systems for more effective breakdown of food waste, noise reduction technologies for quieter operation, and eco-friendly designs that reduce energy and water consumption. For instance, in September 2023, InSinkErator, a US-based company specializing in instant hot water dispensers and food waste disposal systems, introduced its next generation of garbage disposals. The new models incorporate SoundSeal technology, which significantly reduces noise levels, offering a quieter operation compared to older models, making them appealing to homeowners seeking a peaceful kitchen environment.

Major companies operating in the waste disposable units market include InSinkErator, Waste King, General Electric Appliances (GE Appliances), Frigidaire, MOEN, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore Appliances, Joneca Corporation, Salvajor, Emerson, Anaheim, Soocen Technology, Apollo Kitchen Equipment, WasteCare Corporation, MEIKO Clean Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd., Komptech Americas Ltd., Hobart Corporation, Mavitec Group, Delitek As, Unistone Electric Company, Disperator AB, EnviroPure Systems, Galley (The Galley), FABER, Sunbeam Products, Blanco.

A waste disposal unit is an electrically powered device installed beneath the kitchen sink, positioned between the drain and the trap. Its purpose is the efficient and swift disposal of food waste, breaking it down into smaller particles that can easily flow through the plumbing system.

The primary categories of waste disposal units consist of garbage disposal units and food waste disposal units. Garbage disposal units are typically located beneath the sink and are designed to collect solid food waste in a grinding chamber. When activated, a spinning disc or impeller plate rapidly rotates, pushing the food waste against the grinding chamber's outer wall. This action reduces the food waste to tiny fragments, which are subsequently carried away by water through openings in the chamber's wall. It's important to note that waste disposal units use blunt metal 'teeth' (impellers) and not sharp blades. These units find applications in both households and commercial settings, distributed through original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and aftermarket sales channels.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the waste disposal units market in 2024. Western Europe was the second-largest region in the waste disposable units market. The regions covered in the waste disposable units market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the waste disposable units market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The waste disposal units market consists of sales of garbage disposable units and food waste disposable units. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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