Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Waste Management Market Report 2026

The polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) waste management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.94 billion in 2025 to $2.06 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing industrial PFAS usage, rising awareness of persistent chemical pollution, growing concern about groundwater contamination, early regulatory scrutiny, increasing hazardous waste generation.

The polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) waste management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.55 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to stricter environmental safety regulations, rising investment in advanced waste treatment technologies, growing focus on human health protection, expansion of hazardous waste management infrastructure, increasing remediation initiatives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing focus on safe pfas contaminant disposal, rising emphasis on advanced chemical waste treatment solutions, growing need for environmental protection measures, expansion of pfas contaminated waste monitoring systems, strengthening regulatory compliance for hazardous waste handling.

The growing government initiatives for environmental sustainability are expected to drive the growth of the polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) waste management market in the coming years. Environmental sustainability involves the responsible management of natural resources to meet present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. Increasing government initiatives focused on environmental sustainability are driven by concerns around public health protection, economic efficiency, and biodiversity conservation. These initiatives aim to reduce environmental pollution, promote safer waste handling practices, and create a more sustainable and resilient ecosystem for society. For example, in October 2024, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a US-based government agency responsible for environmental protection, facilities managed more than 1,563,509 pounds of PFAS-related waste in 2023. Therefore, the rising emphasis on environmental sustainability is fueling the growth of the PFAS waste management market.

Companies in the PFAS waste management market are developing advanced solutions such as energy-efficient PFAS destruction technology to mitigate environmental contamination and reduce health risks associated with these persistent chemicals. Energy-efficient PFAS destruction technology aims to break down PFAS compounds in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective manner while minimizing energy consumption. For example, in April 2023, Enspired Solutions Inc., a US-based company specializing in innovative PFAS remediation technology, launched PFASigator. This energy-efficient technology uses UV light and a proprietary reagent to destroy PFAS in water, meeting and surpassing new regulatory standards. It mineralizes PFAS into non-toxic components, eliminating the need for off-site disposal. This patented process utilizes reductive defluorination catalyzed by UV light to break down PFAS into water, fluoride, and simple carbon compounds.

In February 2024, Ovivo, a Canada-based water and wastewater treatment company, acquired E2Metrix for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of an integrated solution to destroy PFAS in water and wastewater, helping Ovivo's clients comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed PFAS regulatory limits. E2Metrix, a Canada-based company, specializes in PFAS waste management.

Major companies operating in the polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) waste management market report are Veolia Environnement S.A., Clean Harbors Inc., Tetra Tech Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group, Arcadis NV, AECOM, Golder Associates, Wood PLC, Ship and Shore Environmental Inc., BETA Group, Enviropacific, TRS Group, GWT, Ventia, Clean Earth, Synergen Met Ltd, Revive Environmental, Saltworks, VLS Texas Molecular, Crystal Clean Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the polyfluoroalkyl substances waste management market in 2025. The regions covered in the polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) 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 polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) waste management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) waste management market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing PFAS waste handling, treatment, and disposal, source reduction and minimization, containment and isolation, thermal treatment, and biological treatment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) waste management market also includes sales of specialized treatment systems, containment materials, and filtration technologies. 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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