Construction and Demolition Waste Management Market Report 2026

The construction and demolition waste management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $216.3 billion in 2025 to $232.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising construction activities, increasing demolition projects, growing waste generation concerns, expansion of infrastructure development, rising focus on waste handling compliance.

The construction and demolition waste management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $310.65 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing sustainability initiatives, rising emphasis on recycling efficiency, growing urban redevelopment projects, expanding construction regulations, rising demand for eco friendly disposal. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on recycling and waste recovery solutions, growing adoption of sustainable construction waste practices, rising demand for efficient demolition waste handling, expanding use of recycled construction materials, increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible waste disposal.

The expansion of the construction industry is expected to propel the construction and demolition waste management market in the coming years. The construction sector comprises a wide variety of operations linked to structural and infrastructure planning, design, development, building, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Construction and demolition waste management (CDWM) plays a crucial role in the construction industry, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency. It focuses on minimizing, reusing, and recycling the vast amount of waste generated during construction, renovation, and demolition activities. For instance, in December 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a US-based important organization within the Federal Statistics system of the United States responsible for producing demographic and economic statistics, construction spending in October 2023 is expected to be $2.02 trillion, 0.6 percent (1 percent) more than the revised September projection of $2.01 trillion. The October amount is 10.7% (1.6%) more than the October 2022 projection of $1.83 trillion. Therefore, the expansion of the construction industry is driving the construction and demolition waste management market.

Major companies operating in the construction and demolition waste management market are focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as low-speed shredders, to enhance recycling efficiency and sustainability. Low-speed shredders are designed to efficiently process materials such as wood, green waste, and construction debris while minimizing noise and energy consumption. For instance, in January 2024, Vermeer Corporation, a US-based manufacturing equipment for construction launched, LS3600TX, a low-speed shredder for efficient recycling. It excels in recycling and waste management, efficiently processing various materials such as wood, green waste, and construction debris. Its low-speed operation reduces noise and energy consumption while enhancing safety. With high throughput and durable construction, it ensures reliable performance and easy maintenance, making it ideal for diverse recycling applications and sustainable waste management practices.

In January 2023, CEMEX S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexico-based construction material company, acquired SHTANG Recycle Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. Through the acquisition, CEMEX's Future in Action initiative is reinforced, which aims to achieve sustainable excellence via climate action, circularity, and natural resource management, with the primary goal of becoming a net-zero CO2-emitting corporation. The acquisition will be included in CEMEX's recently created Regenera, a company that offers circularity solutions such as trash receiving, management, recycling, and coprocessing. The acquisition will be integrated into Regenera, CEMEX's newly founded company that provides circularity solutions such as trash receipt, management, recycling, and coprocessing. SHTANG Recycle Ltd. is an Israel-based demolition, construction, and excavation waste recycling firm.

Major companies operating in the construction and demolition waste management market report are Veolia Environnement S.A., WM Intellectual Property Holdings L.L.C. Inc., Republic Services Inc., Waste Connections Inc., Cleanaway Waste Management Limited, Biffa plc, Renewi plc, Remondis SE & Co. KG, FCC Environment, Casella Waste Systems Inc., Daiseki Co. Ltd., Bingo Industries Ltd, Gamma Waste Systems Ltd, IEISL IL&FS Environmental Infrastructure & Services Ltd., Closed Loop Recycling, GFL Environmental Inc., Paprec Group, Indaver NV, Sims Metal Management Limited, Viridor Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the construction and demolition waste management market in 2025. The regions covered in the construction and demolition waste management market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the construction and demolition waste management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The construction and demolition waste management market consists of revenues earned by entities that provide services such as landfilling, incineration, waste compaction, composting, and vermicomposting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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).

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