Medical Waste Management Market Report 2025

The medical waste management market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $18.91 billion in 2024 to $19.79 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing importance for effective waste management and growing government initiatives for medical waste disposal.

The medical waste management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $24.32 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in the use of disposable medical products, increasing adoption of new guidelines by prominent industry players, innovative technologies, and increasing volume of medical waste are expected to drive the market. Major trends in the forecast period include adapting new treatment methods, adopting emerging technologies like microwaving technology, introducing new recycling services, mergers and acquisitions, and adoption of environment friendly waste treatment.

The growth of the medical waste management market is anticipated to be fueled by the increasing utilization of disposable medical products in healthcare facilities. Within healthcare settings, a majority of products are designed for single-use to mitigate cross-contamination among patients and reduce hospital-acquired infections. The prevalence of single-use or disposable items experienced a surge during the COVID-19 pandemic. Commonly used disposables, such as surgical gloves, disposable bed sheets, masks, surgical gowns, syringes, and intravenous saline bags, constitute a significant portion of hospital waste. Consequently, the heightened adoption of disposable medical products is expected to propel the expansion of the medical waste management market.

The global rise in population is projected to drive the growth of the medical waste management market in the foreseeable future. The growth in population signifies an increase in the number of individuals residing in specific regions or globally. This surge in the global population leads to heightened demand for healthcare services, resulting in increased medical waste and a subsequent need for waste management solutions. As of November 15, 2022, according to estimates from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the global population surpassed 8 billion, marking a one-third increase in the Earth's population over the last 25 years, equivalent to 2.1 billion individuals. Projections indicate a further one-fifth increase, reaching just under 10 billion by around 2050. Consequently, the expanding population is expected to play a continuing role in driving the growth of the medical waste management market.

Operational inefficiencies are likely to impede the growth of the medical waste management market. Rising operational costs, including salaries and investments in technology, have put pressure on profit margins for many law firms in the sector. For instance, in February 2023, BMC Public Health, a UK-based non-governmental organization, reported that managing healthcare waste is particularly challenging, as 85% of the waste generated in facilities is classified as domestic, while at least 15% is categorized as hazardous or healthcare-risk waste.

In August 2023, Australia-based healthcare solutions provider Hipac entered into an undisclosed partnership with France-based Bertin Technologies. This collaboration enables the introduction of Sterilwave, offering an innovative and eco-friendly approach to managing biomedical waste, making it available to healthcare facilities across Australia.

In July 2024, Superior Medical Waste Disposal LLC, a U.S.-based waste management company, acquired the medical waste customer base of Bioclean Team Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to enhance Superior Medical Waste Disposal LLC's service offerings and expand its market presence within the medical waste management sector. Bioclean Team Inc. is a U.S.-based company specializing in innovative cleaning and disinfection solutions.

Major companies operating in the medical waste management market include Stericycle Inc., Waste Management Inc., Veolia Environmental Services, Clean Harbors Inc., Suez Environmental Services, Republic Services Inc., Sharps Compliance Inc., Daniels Health Inc., Biomedical Waste Solutions LLC, Remondis SE & Co KG, A2Z Green Waste Management Ltd, BVG India Ltd, Tatva Global Environment Ltd, Hanjer Biotech Energies Pvt. Ltd, The SafeGroup, Initial Medical, PHS, Medisort Ltd, Biffa Waste Services, BioSter SA, EKOMED Sp. z o.o, Medbox, Medikal Polska Sp. z o.o, ARTECH Reduction Technologies, Environmental Waste International Inc, Eco Medical, United Medical Waste Management, MedPro Disposal, Sanpro, Picvisa Machine Vision Systems S.L.U, Tana Oy, Presona AB, Lindner-Recyclingtech GmbH, Globalex Enviro LLC, Condor Medical Waste Treatment Company LLC, Green Mountains Environment And Transport Services, Mazaya Waste Management LLC, Averda Waste Management, Al Dhafra Waste Collection LLC, Compass Medical Waste Services (Pty) Ltd, Med-X Waste Solutions (Pty) Ltd.

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

Medical waste management refers to services that encompass the collection, transportation, storage, and recycling of waste. Biomedical waste, generated during the diagnosis, treatment, and immunization of human beings or other living beings, originates from healthcare facilities.

The primary categories of medical waste management include bio-hazardous/infectious waste, non-hazardous waste, sharps, pharmaceutical waste, radioactive waste, and others. Any waste containing infectious materials or potentially contagious compounds, such as blood, falls under the classification of biohazardous waste, commonly known as infectious waste or biomedical waste. Various treatment methods are employed, including incineration, autoclaving, chemical treatment, and others, with services offered both onsite and offsite. Applications for medical waste management span across hospitals, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, and others.

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Medical waste management consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as waste treatment and disposal. 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.

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